COLUMBUS, Ohio — The U.S. Marshals Service is once again asking for the public’s help in locating an inmate who escaped from an Ohio prison nearly 40 years ago and has remained a fugitive ever since.
According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Gordon Eugene Lambert escaped from the former Orient Correctional Institution in Pickaway County on Aug. 24, 1987. Lambert was 32 years old at the time of his escape and would now be 71.
Lambert was serving a prison sentence after being convicted of aggravated robbery and felonious assault. Authorities said the convictions stemmed from a robbery during which he fired shots at police officers.
Investigators believe Lambert may have assumed a new identity after escaping custody. Previous information released by state authorities indicated he had known ties to Cleveland and Florida, but officials say he could be living anywhere.
The U.S. Marshals Service describes Lambert as approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall with brown hair and blue eyes at the time of his escape. Authorities also say he has a tattoo of a woman riding a tiger on the inside of his right forearm and another tattoo featuring a peace sign and skull.
Officials warn that Lambert has an extensive criminal history and should be considered armed and dangerous.
The Marshals Service is encouraging anyone with information about Lambert’s whereabouts to come forward, saying even seemingly minor details could help investigators.
A reward of up to $3,000 is being offered for information leading to Lambert’s arrest.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-492-6833 or submit a tip through the U.S. Marshals Service.
