Iowa Dept. of Corrections reports a work release escape incident
February 14th, 2025 by Ric Hanson
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Corrections today (Friday) said Richard Elmer Steil, convicted of Burglary 1st Degree and Assault on Peace Officers in Polk County, failed to report back to the Fort Des Moines Bldg. 68 as required yesterday (Thursday). Steil is a 46-year-old, 6’3″ White male. He was admitted to the work release facility on Oct. 21, 2024.
Persons with information on Steil’s whereabouts should contact local police.

Richard Steil

