Inmate Escapes Sierra Conservation Center Baseline Camp

Jamestown, CA — An inmate at the Sierra Conservation Center Baseline Camp, outside of Jamestown, walked away last night, and state prison officials are asking for help in locating the man.

34-year-old Daniel Perez was last seen in his dorm at 10:30pm Sunday during a routine security check. According to SCC Spokesperson Christopher Acosta, camp staff searched the inmate dormitory area, surrounding buildings and the camp perimeter after he was discovered missing. Several local law enforcement agencies and the California Highway Patrol have been notified and are assisting in the search for Perez. Apprehension efforts are continuing.

Perez is considered a minimum security inmate. He was serving a 12 year term for burglary and was scheduled to be released in November of 2019.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call the Baseline Conservation Camp Commander at 209-984-4464. The Baseline Conservation Camp is located approximately five miles from the Sierra Conservation Center.