Dallas County Sheriff's Department end search for jail escapee Carlos Duarte

UPDATE: Duarte was located and arrested at around 7 p.m. Wednesday. Garland police received a call about a person at a bus stop acting erratic. He has been charged with escaping while arrested/confined.

DALLAS (CBSNewsTexas) - The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is searching for a shirtless inmate in his underwear who jumped from a laundry detail van this afternoon. 

Carlos Duarte, 31, was last seen at the intersections of WB 30 and Sylvan Avenue. He's Hispanic, 170 pounds, 5 feet 7 inches tall. Additionally, Duarte has a large tattoo on the top of his left hand and a tattoo located above his left eye.  

Law enforcement officials said Duarte, who was working as a trusty when he escaped, is known to frequent Garland and Irving. 

Anyone who sees him is urged to call 214.749.8641 or contact Detective Castaneda at 214. 673.3931. 

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