Escaped Rockdale inmate arrested in Newton County

An escaped Rockdale County inmate has been apprehended in Newton County after three days on the run, according to officials.

Timothy Allen Shane, 52, was found in the 9000 block of Morris Drive in Covington, the Rockdale sheriff’s office confirmed in a statement Wednesday morning. Authorities swarmed the area after getting a report “that he was seen knocking on doors.”

Shane is accused of slipping out of the sheriff’s office custody while at Grady Memorial Hospital and stealing two vehicles to make his getaway during Monday’s midnight hours.

On Wednesday, officials in Newton said someone reported seeing Shane in the Covington area. Specifically, within the perimeter of Old Monticello Street, Jackson Highway, Covington Bypass and Flat Shoals roads and Washington Street.

“Please be mindful about leaving vehicles running and unlocked this morning,” Newton officials warned ahead of Shane’s arrest.

Shane had been wanted in Newton County on kidnapping allegations, according to Conyers police, who initially arrested him Nov. 23.

He was booked into the Rockdale County Jail the following day. Less than a week later, officials said he attempted to hurt himself, prompting his transport to Grady.