Kentucky police have captured two inmates who escaped a Louisville jail by hiding in trash cans.

Justin Stumler and Jeremy Hunt escaped Saturday night by hiding 'in the food waste trash cans that were then taken outside the facility for disposal,' according to a statement by Metro Corrections.

Stumler was captured Monday without injury about seven miles from the correctional facility while his co-escapee remained at large.

But the manhunt ended that afternoon when Hunt was captured and arrested, but was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police say it was a tip that led directly to their arrests.

Justin Stumler and Jeremy Hunt escaped Louisville Metro Corrections Saturday by hiding in the trash before being taken outside of the jail

Justin Stumler is pictured being taken into custody after escaping Saturday

Jeremy Hunt led police in a pursuit before they arrested him, pictured on the ground

Both of the men are considered 'minimum security inmates' and were working in the jail's kitchen at the time of their escape.

A witness said he saw the pair getting out of the trash and notified a corrections officer right away.

Both of the fugitives were seen around Jeffersontown High School late Saturday night, according to police.

The Spencer County Sheriff's Office said the pair were spotted again around 10am Sunday in the area of King's Church Road.

Police has previously warned that they could be armed and urge the public not to approach them and instead call 911.

Hunt was arrested in June by Louisville police on several burglary charges.

Stumler was arrested by Jeffersontown police in August on charges including motor vehicle theft, felony drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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