The Southern Pines Police Department is currently conducting a search in the area of Moore County Regional Hospital for a prisoner that escaped while at the hospital for treatment. The prisoner is identified as Vinton Nation, a 28 year old black male 5’9” weighing 150 pounds. This suspect was wearing black jeans and a hospital gown. The suspect was still handcuffed. A picture will follow in a separate notice once a photo is obtained. This suspect was in custody for two outstanding warrants, one for credit card fraud and the second for failing to appear in court.
