HENDERSON, N.C. (NCN News) –The Vance County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI, the SBI, the Henderson Police Department and other law enforcement partners are searching for Michael Lewis Miles Jr. and Lishawn Knott
Michael Lewis Miles, Jr. (photo courtesy Vance Co. Sheriff’s Dept.)
Both are both considered armed and dangerous, although it is not clear how they may have obtained weapons after the escape.
Miles and Knott were in the Vance County Detention Center held for multiple state drug trafficking and gun related charges. They were familiar with one another prior to being arrested.
Miles is 33 years old, 6’0”, approximately 180 lbs., with black and brown eyes and a prominent neck tattoo.
Lishawn Knott (photo courtesy Vance Co. Sheriff’s Dept.)
Knott is 21years old, 5′ 11″, approximately 160 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes with numerous face tattoos including a large cross on his forehead.
Police are asking the public to check home surveillance video or trail/hunting camera images to assist in real-time tracking of the escapees. They also ask everyone to lock vehicles, close garage doors, and lock sheds.
If you see Miles and Knott, do not approach them, call 911 or the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at (252) 492-1925.