DOC: Inmate wanted in Del.

35-year-old Darryl Matthews (Courtesy of Delaware DOC)

GEORGETOWN, Del.  – Authorities are searching for a Sussex Community Corrections Center (SCCC) inmate after they say he did not return to the facility.

The Delaware Department of Correction says 35-year-old Darryl Mathews did not return to from an approved work pass, on Friday. A warrant for escape after conviction was issued since Matthews’ whereabouts are unknown and unauthorized at this time.

According to the DOC, Matthews is described as standing 6’01” tall,  weighing 220 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. His last known address was in Seaford, DE. The 35-year-old is currently serving time for violation of probation: assault in a detention facility.

SCCC 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 Matthews’ whereabouts is asked to call Department of Corrections at 800-542-9524 or your local police department.