Inmate missing from community corrections facility

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Authorities have been notified about an inmate missing from the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L). Christian Crawford was assigned to remove trash from the building Tuesday afternoon. He did not come back inside and was reportedly spotted running away from the facility shortly after 5:00 p.m. He later deactivated the electronic monitoring device he was wearing near SW 18 and West Jean Avenue, according to NDCS.

Crawford started his sentence on October 5, 2018. He was sentenced to six to 10 years on charges out of Douglas County that include multiple counts of robbery and tampering with evidence. He has a tentative release date of July 27, 2023.   

Crawford is a 21-year old black man, 6’, 165 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.  Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts is asked to contact local authorities or the Nebraska State Patrol.

CCC-L is one of two community custody facilities operated by NDCS. Community custody is the lowest custody level and the least restrictive facility. Inmates are allowed to participate in work opportunities, attend school and religious services with prior approval and without direct supervision.