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Escaped Fayette Co. inmates captured in Ohio

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FAYETTE COUNTY, Ind. -- Two inmates who escaped from the Fayatte County Jail have been taken into custody.

Michael Roberts and Chadwick Heath escaped through a hole in the wall of the jail on Friday.

Police found a truck they believe the pair stole abandoned near Dayton, Ohio.

On Tuesday evening, the Fayette County Sheriff's Department said Roberts and Heath were taken back into custody without incident.

Police arrested Heath's mother and brother on Monday. Paula Potter, Heath's mother, told police she had provided the two escapees with clothing and food.

Heath's brother Joey Heath was charged with maintaining a common nuisance.