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ADOC: Limestone County man found after escape from Elba community corrections

By Josiah Elmore,

17 hours ago

ELBA, Ala. (WHNT) — Authorities say a Limestone County man who escaped from a community-based facility in Coffee County on Friday is back in custody.

Alex Christopher Green is serving a 25-year sentence out of Limestone County for an assault. The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) said that Green had escaped custody around 9:20 a.m. Friday.

The agency said he was recaptured by 8:04 Friday night.

He was last seen wearing an inmate state khaki uniform.

The 48-year-old is 6 foot 5 inches and weighs 165 pounds. He has auburn-colored hair.

If you see Green or know about his whereabouts, contact the Alabama Department of Corrections at 1-800-831-8825 or your local law enforcement agency.

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