July 6, 2009 in City

Officials issue warning about escaped felon

Thomas Clouse
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Tags: blow up public buildings David Thornburg Escaped felon Inland Northwest Joint Terrorism Task Force U.S. Marshals Service

Anthony E. Burke, aka Anthony Garver
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Authorities are warning Spokane-area residents to be on the lookout for an escaped felon who has mental disorders and should be avoided. Anyone who sees Anthony E. Burke, aka Anthony Garver, should immediately call 911.

Spokane County sheriff’s Detective David Thornburg said in a news release Sunday that Burke, 21, was released from federal prison in California on Thursday and disappeared while traveling by bus to Spokane.

Burke, who stands 5 feet, 11 inches, weighs 185 pounds and has brown hair and eyes, failed to report to the Geiger Work Release Center at 5 p.m. Friday as required. The U.S. …

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