FBI searching for escapee from Louisville; also wanted for Indiana bank robberies

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WISH) — The FBI is searching for a man with “extensive” southern Indiana ties who escaped from a jail in Kentucky.

The FBI says Anthony Martinez escaped from Louisville Metro Corrections on Tuesday. He had been arrested on Feb. 13 for robbery.

He also had federal warrants for multiple bank robberies in Indiana.

Authorities say he should be considered dangerous and should not be approached.

If you know where he is, you should call your local police department or the FBI at 502-263-6000.