Munfordville, KY. (January 28, 2023) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 3 are currently searching for a Hart County inmate who was assigned to work release at the Hart County Animal Shelter. Abdullah O. Qasem, described as a 29 year old white male, approximately 6′ 2″ tall and weighing approximately 250 pounds walked away from a work release at the Hart County Animal Shelter located at 2190 S. Dixie Hwy just before 08:00 a.m. Qasem was last seen wearing blue jeans and a green animal shelter hooded sweatshirt.

Qasem was incarcerated at the Hart County Jail for the offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree, promoting contraband, and tampering with physical evidence.

The investigation is being conducted by Trooper Wesley Thompson. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Qasem should contact Kentucky State Police, Post 3 at 270-782-2010.  Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app.  The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.

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