INMATE WALKS AWAY FROM LA CIMA CONSERVATION CAMP NEAR JULIAN

June 15, 2015 (Julian)--California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are looking for a minimum-security inmate who walked away from the La Cima Conservation Camp #42, located near the community of Julian, in San Diego County.

Inmate Jesse Lozano, 41, CDCR# AV8184, was discovered missing by camp staff at approximately 2:30 pm. Camp staff searched the inmate dormitory area, surrounding buildings and the camp perimeter after he was discovered missing.  All local law enforcement agencies have been notified and are assisting in the search for Inmate Lozano, and apprehension efforts are continuing. 

Inmate Lozano was last seen wearing orange colored CDCR inmate clothing and is described as a Hispanic male, 6’1”, 275 pounds, with black curly hair, brown eyes, and was last seen with a mustache and goatee (see photo below).  Inmate Lozano was committed to San Diego County Jail for Possession for Sale of Controlled Substance (HS 11351) with related enhancements for a total of 8 years.  Inmate Lozano was a county boarder housed at the Fire Camp which is under the joint operation of the CDCR and CAL Fire. 

Anyone knowing the location of inmate Jesse Lozano, or having other relevant information is asked to contact the La Cima Conservation Camp Commander at (760) 765-3085, or the Sierra Conservation Center Watch Commander at (209) 984-5291, extension 5439.

Of all offenders who have escaped from an adult institution, camp or community-based program since 1977, 98.7 percent have been apprehended.