Texas jail inmate escapes and eludes authorities, who are asking for help finding him

Authorities are on the lookout for an inmate who escaped from the south tower of the Dallas County Jail Friday.

Raymond Aguero, 28, climbed over a gate in the rear dock area of the jail about 7:20 p.m. and has so far eluded attempts by officers to recapture him.

Aguero faces DWI, evading arrest, resisting arrest, unlawfully carrying a weapon, drug possession and burglary of a vehicle charges, but his criminal history does not include any violent offenses, according to the Dallas County Sherriff’s Office.

Aguero may have been injured in the escape from the razor wire he climbed over. Authorities are telling people not to approach Aguero if they see him.

Anyone who sees or knows the whereabouts of Aguero should contact the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department at 214-749-8641.

This story was originally published November 10, 2018 at 3:21 PM with the headline "Texas jail inmate escapes and eludes authorities, who are asking for help finding him."