The search is underway for an inmate from a Georgia state prison who escaped during his work detail.

The Georgia Department of Corrections is searching for inmate William Knight. Knight is currently serving an involuntary manslaughter sentence at the Baldwin State Prison.

Officials said Knight left his work detail in Hardwick and was last seen driving a grey Toyota Corolla with Georgia license plate ABN5644.

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On Monday night, officials found Knight’s car in Washington County and now believe he is on foot.

“State and local law enforcement have set up and maintained a perimeter throughout the night in a heavily wooded area in Washington Co where he was last seen by Officers, and are continuing their search,” Georgia DOC said.

Knight is a white man described as 5 feet, 11 inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes.

Authorities are asking the public to not approach Knight. If you know of Knight’s whereabouts call 911 or Georgia Corrections at 478-992-5111.

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