FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Work release escape of Anthony Smith

DES MOINES – Anthony Herbert Smith, convicted of Robbery-2nd Degree, Theft-1st Degree and Unauthorized Use of Credit Cards in Polk County, failed to report back to the Fort Des Moines Men's Reentry Center as required yesterday.

Smith is a 45-year-old 6'04", 227-pound white male. He was admitted to the work release facility on March 28, 2024.

Persons with information on Smith's whereabouts should contact local police.

For more information on the state's work release program, please see Iowa Code 904.901-904.910