The Iowa Department of Corrections reports a man who failed to return from Work Release has been listed as escaped. 30-year old David Michael Evans was placed on escape status after failing to return to the Fort Des Moines Work Release Facility from his place of employment. Evans was transferred to Work Release on Oct. 12th.

His 40-year sentence out of Polk County, for Assault While Participating in a Felony and two counts of Prohibited Acts/Drug related, began Jan. 18th, 2013. Evans is a white male, 5-feet 11-inches tall.

David Michael Evans

He weighs about 190 pounds, has brown hair, blue eyes, and has several tattoos. They are located on his abdomen, right ankle, upper left arms, back, left and right calf, chest, left and right fingers, left and right forearm, neck, left and right thigh, and right side.

Anyone with information as to his location is asked to contact the Des Moines Police Department of Polk County Sheriff’s Office. You may also contact your local law enforcement agency.