Search For Escaped Inmate In Frederick County

MARYLAND — Deputies are searching for an inmate who has escaped from the Frederick County Adult Detention Center Work Release Facility.

According to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, 51-year-old William Glenn Smith did not report to work Monday morning. When detention staff noticed, they went to check his cell and found his bed had been stuffed with objects to look like there was body under the covers, and the window to his cell had been removed.

Deputies have posted a photo of Smith and a suspect description online:

Smith is described as being 5' 7" tall, roughly 160 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and black pants heading toward Route 85. Deputies say Smith was seen in his cell during a count at 8 p.m. Sunday and appeared to be in his bed during checks overnight, so its not clear exactly when he escaped or how far he may have gotten.

Smith had only been in the detention center a little more than a month. He was committed on March 4 for 2nd degree assault and false imprisonment.

Deputies say anyone who sees Smith should not approach him, but call 911. They are also accepting anonymous tips at (301) 600-4131