Kentucky State Police are searching for four escaped inmates last seen in Paducah yesterday. Officials say all four were found missing during a head count at the Keeton Correctional Institution.
The inmates have been identified as 35-year-old Steven Vargason, 30-year old Zachary Clevenger, 28-year-old Joshua Barber and 28-year-old Michael Houston. All are described as white males.
Vargason stands at approximately 6'2" with a shaved head and muscular build. He was last seen wearing shorts with a white and grey tank top.
Clevenger is 5'9" with shaved dark hair and was last wearing blue and white shorts with a tank top.
Barber is 5'7" with short brown hair, presumably wearing blue pants and a red, black and white polo shirt at the time of his escape.
Houston stands at 5'9", also with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing jeans and a black shirt.
Citizens with any information are urged to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 in Mayfield at 1-800-222-5555.