Sheriff's Office looks for escapee

Seth MacVittie
Seth MacVittie

The Callaway County Sheriff's Office is investigating the escape of Seth MacVittie, 36, of Fulton, from the Callaway County Jail on Friday.

MacVittie was being held in the Callaway County Jail pending court appearance, charged with receiving stolen property. The investigation is ongoing, according to Sheriff Clay Chism.

There has not been any information developed that MacVittie poses an immediate threat to the community, Chism said in a statement.

Anyone who has information as to the whereabouts, or has sightings of MacVittie, is asked to contact 911 or the Callaway County Sheriff's Office at 573-642-7291, Option 6.

Area law enforcement officers from the Fulton Police Department and the Missouri Highway Patrol are assisting.