Police: Jacksonville man who escaped custody back in jail

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man who escaped custody is back behind bars after he failed to return from work release Tuesday night, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

JSO asked for help tracking down 32-year-old Lexly Lee when he didn’t return and investigators found his GPS monitor was not functioning.

Before he disappeared, Lee was last seen in the area of Beach Boulevard just west of Southside Boulevard.

Police did not say where Lee was found but said he has now been charged with escape. JSO thanked those who shared the information to help find him.

Jail records show Lee was booked into Duval County Jail at 2:18 a.m. Wednesday.