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TBI Finds Stolen Truck as Morley Remains at Large

By Drooid · Oct 27, 2026, 22:29 UTC · How we work

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Summary

Tennessee authorities located the white 2008 Ford F-350 stolen by escaped inmate Jacob Allen Morley.
Morley escaped from the Correctional Complex in Tiptonville on Oct. 25, 2026 and stole the truck at 1 a.m. Oct. 26.
The vehicle was found in Marion, Illinois on Oct. 27, about 120 miles north of the prison.
Bureau of Investigation (TBI) added Morley to its Most Wanted list and offered a reward up to $2,500 for tips.

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Law enforcement agencies from local, state and federal levels are jointly conducting the manhunt for Morley.
TDOC warned residents to monitor doorbell, trail and hunting cameras for any sighting of Morley.
Sheriff Bryan Avery urged the public to stay vigilant and avoid confronting the fugitive.
During a high-speed chase Morley crashed, fled into woods, and was subsequently arrested.

History

In June 2015, inmates Richard Matt and David Sweat escaped from the maximum-security Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, prompting a multi-agency hunt that cost about $23 million and raised bounties to $75,000 each. The October 2026 flight of Jacob Allen Morley from a Tennessee prison revived those concerns, leading state officials and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to mobilize resources and review transport security.

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Historical Context

In June 2015, inmates Richard Matt and David Sweat escaped from the maximum-security Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, prompting a multi-agency hunt that cost about $23 million and raised bounties to $75,000 each. The October 2026 flight of Jacob Allen Morley from a Tennessee prison revived those concerns, leading state officials and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to mobilize resources and review transport security.

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