Inmate Walks Away from LA Community Reentry Program
Authorities Search for 45-Year-Old Herber Ramosrauda
Just before 3 p.m. on Sunday, officials were alerted that 45-year-old Herber Ramosrauda had walked away from the Male Community Reentry Program facility. Ramosrauda, a 5 feet, 6 inches tall Hispanic man, weighing about 160 pounds, with a light complexion, black hair, and brown eyes, was serving a three-year sentence for second-degree robbery and was received from Los Angeles County on May 13, 2024.
Last Known Location and Description of Clothing
Ramosrauda was last seen in the area of Wilshire Boulevard and South Bonnie Brae Street in Westlake, wearing a gray sweater, gray pants, and a gray-and-red backpack. Authorities believe his last known location was in this area.
About the Male Community Reentry Program
The Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) is a voluntary program designed for men with less than two years left to serve. It links participants to a range of community-based rehabilitative services, including substance use disorders, mental health care, medical care, employment, education, housing, family reunification, and social support. The program allows eligible incarcerated individuals to serve the remainder of their sentence in a reentry center.
Escape Statistics
According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), since 1977, about 99% of the incarcerated people who escaped or walked away from an adult institution, camp, in-state contract bed, or Community Rehabilitative Program Placement have been apprehended.
Public’s Help Sought
Anyone with information regarding Ramosrauda’s whereabouts is urged to call 911 or Special Agent Andrew Meyers at 661-440-8477.
Conclusion
The search for Herber Ramosrauda is ongoing, and authorities are working to locate and apprehend him. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any information that may lead to his capture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Male Community Reentry Program?
A: The Male Community Reentry Program is a voluntary program designed for men with less than two years left to serve, linking participants to a range of community-based rehabilitative services.
Q: What was Herber Ramosrauda serving a sentence for?
A: Ramosrauda was serving a three-year sentence for second-degree robbery.
Q: What is the likelihood of escapees being apprehended?
A: According to the CDCR, about 99% of escapees have been apprehended since 1977.
