Folks in Atkinson County woke up to every community’s worst nightmare this week. A man locked up on murder charges somehow slipped right out of jail, leaving locals on edge and law enforcement scrambling.
The escaped inmate is 32-year-old Pablo Zuriel Miranda. Authorities say he broke out of the Atkinson County Jail in Pearson, Georgia, on Sunday, July 26. He was sitting in pretrial detention facing heavy state charges for murder and aggravated assault. Now, he is out on the loose, and federal agents warn he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Federal investigators are not taking any chances with public safety. The FBI’s Atlanta Field Office quickly jumped in to assist local deputies with the search. To help get him back behind bars fast, the FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for any information that leads directly to his arrest.
For people living in Pearson and surrounding areas, the thought of a murder suspect walking the streets is chilling. Local families are locking their doors tight and keeping a close eye on their neighborhoods. Everyone is asking the same question: how did a high-risk inmate manage to walk out of custody?
Investigators need the public’s help to spot him, but they urge extreme caution. Miranda goes by a couple of other names, including Pablo Miranda Chavez and simply Pablo Miranda. He is a Mexican national born on November 8, 1991. If you see someone matching that description, do not try to approach him yourself.
To help folks keep an eye out, the FBI released his physical profile. Miranda stands 6 feet tall and weighs around 240 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Because he is facing murder charges, law enforcement stresses that nobody should interact with him directly under any circumstances.
If you have any clue where he might be hiding, law enforcement wants to hear from you right away. You can call 911 immediately or contact your local FBI office. Tips can also be submitted online through the FBI’s tip portal, or at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate if he tries to cross borders. The main goal right now is keeping the community safe and bringing him back into custody before anyone gets hurt.
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