Jail escapee headed to Tampa area has been recaptured
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Published: Jan. 17, 2022 at 11:29 AM EST
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Local police were on the lookout for a man who escaped from the Suwannee County Jail Monday that was believed to be headed to the Tampa area.
Anthony Eugene Ward, 48, was recaptured late this morning after several hours.
Tampa Police thanked everyone who helped get the word out.
INMATE CAPTURED!!
— TampaPD (@TampaPD) January 17, 2022
Anthony Ward has been taken into custody. Thank you for sharing! pic.twitter.com/kQiLXQwiCG
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