The Iowa Department of Corrections, Friday, reported authorities are searching for a man who failed to return from work release. James Cody Simpson, 27, did not return to Fort Des Moines Friday as required. The Iowa DOC said Simmons is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs approximately 149 pounds.

James Cody Simmons

Simmons is convicted of second-degree theft and willful injury in Polk County. He was admitted to the Fort Des Moines work release facility on July 23. Anyone with information regarding his location is asked to contact police.