Prison break inmate found by authorities in Pima County

Pima County Sheriff's Department found an escaped inmate on Saturday, Jan. 25.

According to a release, 35-year-old Elijah Palmer escaped from the Arizona Department of Corrections near the intersection of Kolb Road and Interstate 10 early on Saturday.

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Palmer was originally in prison for unlawful use of means of transportation. He was due to be released from prison in May.

Authorities say he was found very close to where he escaped, south of Interstate 10 near Kolb Road.

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