Authorities are currently engaged in a manhunt after an incarcerated man, identified as Herber Ramosrauda, escaped from a reentry program facility in Los Angeles County this past Sunday. As reported by KTLA, the escape occurred around 2:53 p.m. He was last seen near Wilshire Boulevard and S. Bonnie Brae Street. An emergency count conducted afterward verified Ramosrauda's absence from the Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP).
Ramosrauda, a 45-year-old Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, stands 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds. After he "walked away" from the facility, he was spotted wearing a gray sweater and gray pants, and carrying a red backpack. While the specific details of his escape are not immediately clear, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's (CDCR) Office of Correctional Safety and local law enforcement agencies have initiated the search and are looking out for him, as they were alerted to the situation when Ramosrauda escaped.
The CDCR describes the MCRP as a voluntary program intended for male inmates who are close to completing their sentences, with two years or less remaining. Ramosrauda was serving a three-year term for second-degree robbery, a sentence he began on May 13, 2024, after being received from Los Angeles County. The program aims to connect participants with community-based services that support their reintegration, covering aspects such as substance use disorders, mental health, employment, education, and family reunification.
Historically speaking, the CDCR has a notable track record of apprehending escaped individuals. Since 1977, they have successfully recaptured 99 percent of those who have managed to elude the confines of an institution or program. They are currently asking for the public's assistance in locating Ramosrauda and have advised anyone with information concerning his whereabouts to immediately contact law enforcement, call 911, or get in touch with OCS Special Agent Andrew Meyers at 661-440-8477.
