LACONIA, N.H. (WHDH) - New Hampshire Police are searching for an inmate who escaped from Belknap County Jail Monday night, and are offering a reward for his return, according to Belknap County Sheriff Bill Wright.
Wright was informed by dispatch at 9:37 p.m. Monday that Peter DiBiaso had escaped the jail while awaiting trial on charges including domestic violence and threatening with a deadly weapon.
Detectives and investigators from the Sheriff’s Office, Belknap County Jail and local law enforcement began investigating the escape at 10:55 p.m. Wright said no force is believed to have been used during DiBiaso’s escape.
Officials said DiBiaso should be considered dangerous. He is 57, and is described as a white 5′ 8″ male, about 180 lbs. with blue eyes and blonde hair. He has several tattoos including on his right hand, left forearm, chest, back, left ankle and left shoulder.
Authorities ask anyone who sees DiBiaso to call local, state or federal police right away. The reward for information on his location is up to $2,500.
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