Law Enforcement Seeking Help Locating Escapee

An escaped inmate has been spotted in Hempstead County and law enforcement are trying to locate and take him into custody.

The Hope Police Department is asking the public to call 911 if they see Cory Pryor, who was in custody in Malvern for kidnapping and aggravated assault charges and now wanted for escape.

Cory Pryor, 32, is described as ablack male, approximately 5’10’, slender, with shoulder length dread locks. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, dark dew rag and carrying a dark colored backpack. Pryor has  “C.P.” tattooed on his right shoulder, “Luck” on his upper back, tear drops on his left arm, “Y” on both ears and his left ear is pierced.

Pryor was reportedly seen heading south on foot at 9th St. and Edgewood St. in Hope at 5:30 a.m. this morning.  Most recently he has been reported to be in the Blevins area.

If you have information on his whereabouts, the HPD asks that you call 911 immediately.