Authorities are intensifying the search for Jacob Allen Morley, a 28-year-old inmate currently at large after escaping custody. Morley is considered dangerous and remains a high-priority fugitive. He was serving a life sentence for murder and other charges originating from Carter County, Tennessee. The escape occurred late Sunday night, October 25, 2026, at the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville. Security footage captured Morley leaving the facility in his uniform and subsequently stealing a white 2008 Ford F-350 pickup truck from Keystone Drive nearby. The vehicle, bearing Tennessee license plate 138BBQV, was marked with Lindamood Planting Company branding and contained an air compressor in the bed. Although the truck was later found abandoned in Marion, Illinois, on Tuesday morning, Morley himself has not been located. Law enforcement agencies, including the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Tennessee Governor’s Office, are coordinating efforts to track his movements. Morley is described as approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing around 240 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. Investigators have urged the public to remain vigilant, suggesting residents check properties such as sheds, barns, and vacation homes for any unusual activity. Additionally, authorities have asked communities to check on elderly or vulnerable neighbors to ensure their safety. The reward for information leading to Morley’s capture has been raised to $17,500. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is accepting tips via 1-800-TBI-FIND or by calling 911. Authorities emphasize that the public should not attempt to approach or detain Morley if spotted but should instead contact law enforcement immediately.