Police are searching for a man who escaped from police custody Oct. 16 while at the Sussex County Courthouse.

Ronald N. Stow, 24, was in custody of the Capitol Police at 12 p.m. when he escaped, said Master Cpl. Melissa Jaffe of the Delaware State Police.

Stow was last seen operating a black Ford Focus with Delaware registration 376330, traveling eastbound on S. Bedford Street, Georgetown, she said.

He is described as a white male, 5-feet-7-inches tall, 103 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Stow is wanted in connection with second-degree burglary, unlawful use of a payment card, theft from a victim over 62 years of age and now third-degree escape.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Stow is asked to call 911 immediately. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or at http://delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.