Authorities have recovered the white Ford F‑350 Jacob Morley stole during his Oct. 25 breakout, but the fugitive himself remains missing.
Key points
- The stolen Ford F‑350 was found in Marion, Illinois, but Jacob Morley has not been apprehended.
- Morley escaped on Oct. 25, 2026, from Northwest Correctional Complex while serving a life sentence for first‑degree murder and other offenses.
- Authorities are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information that leads to his capture.
- Public safety guidance: do not approach the fugitive; call 911 or TBI’s tip line immediately.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed on Oct. 27 that the white 2008 Ford F‑350 Jacob Morley used to flee custody has been recovered in Marion, Illinois, yet the inmate who stole it remains at large.
Morley, a 28‑year‑old convicted murderer serving a life sentence, escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex on Oct. 25, 2026, around 11:30 p.m. Video captured by the Hornbeak Fire Department shows him taking the truck—identified by Tennessee tag 138BBQV—from the 400 block of Keystone Drive in Lake County just after 1 a.m. that morning.
Truck located in Marion, Illinois
The vehicle, marked with Lindamood Planting Company branding and equipped with an air compressor in the bed, was later seen driving through Troy at about 1:18 a.m. before being located in Marion, Illinois, according to the latest update.
Law enforcement agencies at the local, state and federal levels continue the search, urging residents to review home‑security footage, doorbell cameras and trail cameras for any sign of Morley, and to avoid confronting him directly.
Escape details and vehicle theft
Jacob Morley has been added to the TBI’s Most Wanted list, with a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to his arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1‑800‑TBI‑FIND, 1‑844‑832‑3463, or dialing 911 in an emergency.
Reader questions
What vehicle did Jacob Morley steal during his escape?
He took a white 2008 Ford F‑350 with Tennessee license plate 138BBQV, equipped with an air compressor and marked with Lindamood Planting Company on the side.
How can the public assist in locating Jacob Morley?
Anyone with information should call 911 or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1‑800‑TBI‑FIND (or 1‑844‑832‑3463) and avoid confronting the suspect.
Is there a reward for information leading to Morley's arrest?
Yes, a reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for tips that result in his apprehension.
Source: wbbjtv.com
