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5 days after Hardin escape, focus stays in north AR; reward bumps to $25K
CALICO ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Five days after convicted murderer and rapist Grant Hardin escaped a Calico Rock prison, the search remains centered on north Arkansas.
According to Arkansas Department of Corrections spokesperson Rand Champion said all tips so far have been 'looked into and investigated,' but none have 'come to fruition at this time.'
'At this time, there are no new updates as searches continue,' Champion said. 'The focus remains the north central Arkansas region for our search teams.
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Two rewards are being offered for information leading to Hardin's arrest: $20,000 from the FBI, and now $5,000 from the U.S. Marshalls for a combined reward of $25,000, according to Champion.
Authorities urge those with information about Hardin or his whereabouts report to their local law enforcement 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
