From staff reports

Escambia County law enforcement officers have located and arrested an inmate who escaped from the county jail early Saturday morning, according to a tweet from the Escambia County Sheriff's Office.

At approximately 4:54 a.m., Michael Anthony Perkins, a 31-year-old white male with a Milton home address, escaped while loading a food truck, according to county officials.

Deputies and K-9 teams from Escambia County Corrections and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office searched the area until they found and arrested Perkins Saturday afternoon.

Perkins is being held on charges of burglary, larceny and dealing in stolen property. He has been at the Escambia County Jail since June, 16.

Santa Rosa County Jail records indicate Perkins has a history of arrests dating back to 2010. His prior arrests are for theft, drug possession and probation violations.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

Kevin Robinson can be reached at krobinson4@pnj.com or 850-435-8527.