CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — An inmate at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) walked off of a work detail Thursday morning, 12 News has learned.

“An inmate from Minimum Security was working outside and walked away (absconded) from his job assignment earlier this morning,” J.R. Ventura, a spokesperson for the R.I. Department of Corrections, told 12 News. “The matter is under investigation by the ACI’s Investigative Unit.”

The inmate, 26-year-old Joshua Torres, left his work detail at the Central Distribution Center warehouse and was not back in custody as of Thursday afternoon.

Cranston police said they were notified around 9 a.m. and are now searching the city.

According to court records dating back to 2016, Torres has previously been charged with burglary, first-degree robbery and kidnapping, among other crimes. He is currently serving time for carrying a firearm without a permit as a person previously convicted of a violent crime.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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