Springfield, Illinois – On September 4, 2024, Chane L. Jones, a 42-year-old male, escaped custody from the Sangamon County Jail. Chane L. Jones was incarcerated for a warrant regarding burglary and theft and was booked into the Sangamon County Jail on September 3rd. Jones was able to mingle with three other inmates, who were administratively released from custody, and exit the jail.

Chane L Jones was apprehended in the 1100 block of North 5th Street in Springfield by US Marshalls and deputies from the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office. Jones is in custody at the Sangamon County Jail and faces additional charges.

This incident remains under investigation by the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office.