Escaped Convicts

We have our bank doors locked again today the 3rd day since 2 convicts escaped in our county.  One is charged with capital murder.  Both are considered armed and dangerous.  We have to be careful leaving the bank.  We park in the back and it is an open field behind us.  Here is the latest news on them.  Pray that they will be captured soon to avoid anyone getting hurt or killed.

Updated: Tuesday, May 3 2011 7:52 PM EDT2011-05-03 23:52:28 GMTMay 03, 2011 6:52 PM CDTMay 03, 2011 6:52 PM CDT

HOPKINS COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -

The search for two career criminals who escaped from the Hopkins County Jail, now in its third day, focuses on a stolen SUV the duo may be driving.

According to the Hopkins County Sheriff's Office, Brian Allen Tucker, 45, and John Marlin King, 39, escaped from the jail Tuesday morning. Tucker was awaiting trial for capital murder, King had been indicted for evading arrest.

The men were in a recreation yard when they manage to escaped through a fence. Both are considered dangerous and may be armed.

Tucker is described as 5'7", weighing 171 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He previously had a light mustache and goatee, but is now clean-shaven and has shorter hair, according to Hopkins County Judge Chris Brown. He also has a tattoo of barbed wire around his neck. Tucker also has a tattoo on the back of his head that says "Drop Dead."

King is 5'8", 165 pounds with black hair and hazel eyes. He also had a light mustache and goatee, but is now clean-shaven and has shorter hair.

Officials are seeking a stolen black 2010 Saturn Vue that may be connected to the two inmates. It was spotted in the Sulphur Springs area on Wednesday. The vehicle's license plate number is CR6D425.

A nickel-plated .22 caliber Derringer was in the stolen vehicle at the time.

If you see this vehicle or either fugitive, do not approach them and call 911 immediately. Anyone with tips, clues or anonymous tips should call Lake Country Crime Stoppers at 903-885-2020. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to their arrest.