ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA — A manhunt is underway for an inmate who escaped custody during a mental health examination at Grady Memorial Hospital.

The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office says Timothy Shane slipped away from deputies and tried to flee in a stolen SUV, but crashed it less than a mile away on Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard.

Shane crashed near the hospital and ran off on foot. Investigators say he may have a firearm taken from the stolen SUV.

Shane is described as a 5-foot-9 white male with a buzz cut. He was wearing a hospital gown and had no shoes at the time of his escape.

“Inmate Shane has a history of fleeing along with felony drug and weapon charges. Our agency along with other assisting agencies have multiple units in the area searching for inmate Shane,” the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office said.

Officials say he should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office at 770-278-8000 or by email at rcso.pio@rockdalecountyga.gov.