Alward Still on the Run

Douglas Alward has now bee on the lam for well more than 24 hours and searchers are still following leads to find him. DOC officials say their search is widespread, whereas earlier yesterday, they believed Alward was still in the Sterling area. DOC reminds residents to be vigilant as teams have been looking near Interstate 76 and Highway 61 for Alward. The DOC points out that Alward has no ties to the Sterling or surround area, saying his ties are near Colorado Springs. As we told you Alward was in the facility at 9 p.m. Sunday, but gone by 10 p.m. DOC confirmed the escapee at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday and residents were alerted by 1 a.m. yesterday. Alward is abut 6'1", 152 pounds, shaved head and blue eyes. DOC says he could be wearing the standard dark green prison garb or gray sweats and a white shirt. Alward is considered armed and dangerous.