Prison Escapee Captured

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39-year-old James McVay

Booking photo of 39-year-old James McVay, who's wanted for escape.

By KSFY Staff

Story Created: May 17, 2009 at 3:30 PM CST

Story Updated: May 17, 2009 at 9:39 PM CST

The inmate that escaped the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls is back behind bars tonight.

At around 8:30 on Saturday night officers noticed that 39 year old James McVay was missing from the minimum security unit.

Authorities searched the area and hours later, McVay was captured in North Sioux City.

Details of the capture were not released.

McVay is in prison for grand theft.

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