After causing a local stir in San Diego, Michael A. Jacobson, the incarcerated individual who was reported missing from the Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP), has been located and apprehended. Jacobson was found at the United States/Mexican Border at approximately 11:20 a.m. this morning and was taken into custody without further incident, as reported by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
Before his capture, law enforcement officials sought the public's assistance locating Jacobson, who had been missing last Sunday after failing to return from an approved outing. Described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighing approximately 175 pounds, with hazel eyes and a bald head, he was last seen wearing dark jeans, a gray shirt with white lettering, a black baseball cap, and shoes with black and white trim. In a statement obtained by Hoodline, authorities urged anyone with information to contact law enforcement.
Jacobson had been sentenced on April 13, 2022, to nine years for first-degree burglary as a second striker with an enhancement for a prior serious felony conviction. Since joining the MCRP on December 26, 2023, he has been participating in a program that supports eligible incarcerated men in connecting with services such as substance use disorder assistance, mental health care, employment, and housing preparation for their reintegration into society.
Upon his escape, an emergency count and manhunt ensued, coordinated by the CDCR's Office of Correctional Safety alongside local law enforcement, considering his absence a significant priority. After confirming his absence at the border, Jacobson's case is now referred to the San Diego County District Attorney for the potential imposition of escape charges, as noted by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This event underscores the 99 percent rate of all people apprehended who have left an adult institution or community rehabilitative program since 1977, a statistic often highlighted to illustrate the effectiveness of law enforcement in recapturing individuals who attempt to evade their sentences.
