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LAKE COUNTY, Tenn. (Heartland News) - A manhunt continues after a convicted murderer escaped from a Tennessee prison.

According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, a truck stolen by escaped inmate Jacob Morley was found abandoned in Marion, Illinois on Tuesday morning, October 27.

Photos of the stolen truck behind Rural King in Marion, Ill. (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation/Facebook)

Marion Police Chief David Fitts said someone called dispatch to report finding the truck.

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office confirmed they assisted Marion police.

According to the sheriff's office, the truck was found within a few blocks behind Rural King shopping center in Marion.

The truck is currently being held by the police department.

According to TBI, Morley's whereabouts remain unknown.

If anyone spots Morley, they should call 911 immediately. Do not attempt to apprehend Morley.

Reports can also be made to the TDOC at 1-844-832-3463.

TBI previously reported the white 2008 Ford F-350 was stolen early on Monday morning, Oct. 26 in Lake County, Tenn.

As of late afternoon on Monday, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, in new video, Jacob Morley was seen around 1 a.m. on Monday stealing a white 2008 Ford F-350 with Tennessee tag 138BBQV. (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation/Facebook)

The truck was seen on surveillance video around 1 a.m. on Monday driving past the Hornbeak Fire Department.

Tennessee Department of Corrections officials say Jacob Allen Morley, 28, escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville on Sunday, October 25 around 11:30 p.m.

After reviewing security cameras, they say Morley  breached the perimeter fence  and left the facility in his TDOC uniform.

Jacob Morley, 28, is described as 5-feet, 11-inches tall and 240 pounds, with green eyes and brown hair. (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation/Facebook)

Morley is described as between 5-feet, 7-inches and 6-feet tall and weighing between 240 pounds and 270 pounds, with green eyes and brown hair.

Jacob Morley, escaped TDOC (TDOC)

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