LOS ANGELES, CA – The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is searching for Evans L. Eithan, a 23-year-old inmate who escaped from a Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) facility in Long Beach on Tuesday evening. Eithan, who was serving a sentence for first-degree burglary and other offenses, was reported missing at approximately 7:20 p.m. after an emergency count confirmed his absence.
Eithan is described as 6 feet, 1 inch tall, weighing 185 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and gray shorts and is believed to have fled in a gray Jeep 4-door pickup truck. Authorities have not confirmed whether Eithan drove the vehicle himself or was picked up by an accomplice.
The MCRP facility, designed to help eligible offenders transition from custody to the community through rehabilitative services, is now under scrutiny following Eithan’s escape. Eithan was received from Los Angeles County on June 12, 2024, to serve a three-year, four-month sentence for first-degree burglary, evading arrest while driving recklessly, and resisting a peace officer.
The CDCR’s Office of Correctional Safety, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, is actively searching for Eithan. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings or information about his whereabouts.
“We are working diligently to locate and apprehend Eithan,” said a CDCR spokesperson. “Public safety is our top priority, and we encourage anyone with information to contact law enforcement immediately.”
Residents in the Long Beach area have been advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity. Eithan’s escape has raised concerns about the security measures at reentry facilities and the potential risks posed by escaped inmates.
Anyone with information about Eithan’s location is urged to call 9-1-1 or contact Special Agent Abraham Villasenor at (760) 936-1851.
