Manhunt Is on for Inmate Who Escaped From California Prison

Manhunt Is on for Inmate Who Escaped From California Prison
Shalom Mendoza. On Dec. 21, 2017 . California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation via AP
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SAN QUENTIN, Calif.—California authorities were on a manhunt Thursday for an inmate who walked away from San Quentin State Prison and is believed to have carjacked a vehicle overnight.

Shalom Mendoza, 21, was last seen at the prison before 6 p.m. Wednesday and reported missing after 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. He fled from a work assignment outside the prison walls, spokesman Sgt. Robert Gardea said.