CENTRAL CITY, Ky. - A search is on for an escaped inmate from the Green River Correctional Complex.  Kentucky State Police say 44 year-old Charles Pedigo escaped Wednesday night.

Pedigo is serving a 29-year sentence for assault.  He is originally from Scottsville, Kentucky which is is Allen County. KSP says he also has ties to Hardin and Simpson counties.  Pedigo is 5-foot-9 and 230 pounds.  He has multiple tattoos including the grim reaper on his left arm and a dream catcher with an eagle on his upper right arm.

Anyone with information about Pedigo is urged to contact Kentucky State Police Post 2 at 270-676-3313 or by Text a Tip via the Kentucky State Police App.