Female inmate escapes Marion County transition center in Salem, deputies searching
Virginia BarredaDeputies are looking for an inmate who escaped Thursday morning from a transition center in Salem.
Authorities believe Leighanna Vanderhoof, 25, of Lyons, walked away from the Marion County Sheriff's Office Transition Center at 8:40 a.m., according to Sgt. Jeremy Landers.
She was in custody for a parole violation.
Vanderhoof is a white female adult, with blue eyes and dark brown hair. She is 5-feet 6-inches tall and weighs 160 pounds, according to a release from the sheriff's office.
The transition center at 3950 Aumsville Hwy SE prepares inmates for release into the community. Residents are expected to work, either at their own jobs or by performing community services.
No release date had been set for Vanderhoof, Landers said.
Deputies are asking anyone with information about Vanderhoof to call the sheriff's office at 503-588-5032.
The story will be updated when more information is available.
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