FBI Seeks 2 Escaped North Carolina Inmates

VANCE COUNTY, N.C. (BFMG) — The FBI, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, the State Bureau of Investigation, the Henderson Police Department and other law enforcement agencies are searching for two men who escaped from the Vance County Detention Center on June 3 at about 2 p.m.

Michael Lewis Miles Jr., 33, and Lishawn Knott, 21, are both considered armed and dangerous. Authorities said they may be traveling together or separately.

Miles and Knott were being held on multiple state drug trafficking and gun-related charges. Officials said the two men were familiar with each other before they were arrested.

The FBI and Vance County Crime Stoppers are offering a combined reward of up to $40,000 for information leading to their capture, with up to $20,000 available for each man.

Authorities are asking the public to check home surveillance video and trail or hunting camera images for any possible sightings. Residents are also urged to lock vehicles, close garage doors and secure sheds.

Miles is described as 6 feet tall, about 180 pounds, with black and brown eyes and a prominent neck tattoo. Knott is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, about 160 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes and numerous face tattoos, including a large cross on his forehead.

Anyone who sees Miles or Knott is urged not to approach them and to call 911 or Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925.