Del. authorities search for wanted Dover inmate

Delaware authorities are looking for an inmate after they say he did not return to a correctional facility on Monday.

The Delaware Department of Correction says 33-year-old David Blake, an inmate at Morris Community Correctional Center (MCCC) in Dover, did not return from an approved work pass, on Monday.  Authorities say a warrant for escape after conviction was issued since Blake's whereabouts are unknown and unauthorized at this time.

According to DOC officials, the 33-year-old is described as standing 5'08" tall, weighing 140 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes.  Officials say Blake's last known address was in Felton, DE.

He is currently serving time for civil contempt, vop: shoplifting, vop: theft fp, vop: theft < $1,500.

MCCC is a level four Community Corrections Center. Community Corrections Centers are level 4 facilities that helps those who are transitioning back into the community. Level four facilities are not secured like level five facilities. At level four facilities, offenders are allowed to leave the facility to go to work, seek jobs, or attend approved treatment sessions. 

Anyone with information related to Blake's whereabouts is asked to call the Department of Corrections at 800-542-9524 or your local police department.