Seven inmates have reportedly escaped from the Oracabessa Police Station in St Mary.

According to the police, the inmates were discovered missing during a routine cell check this morning.

Preliminary reports are that the inmates escaped by cutting through a ventilation grille at the police station.

The escapees are: 24-year-old Tray Walker of Claremont, St Ann, who was charged with rape; 25-year-old Jahmala Vernon of Boscobel, St Mary, who was charged with robbery; 22-year-old Phillip Williams of Belfield, St Mary, who was charged for shooting with intent; 22-year-old Linton Bailey of Jacks River, St Mary, who was charged for shooting; 26-year-old Lashawn Davidson of Jacks River, St Mary, who was charged for shooting; 21-year-old Nolando Akenson of Pimento Walk, St Ann and Boscobel, St Mary, who was charged for robbery; and 28-year-old Gaveen Hurd of Stony Hill, St Andrew and Enfield, St Mary, who was charged with murder.

The police are urging members of the public who may have information that can assist in locating the escapees to contact the Oracabessa police at 726-0698 or Crime Stop at 3-1-1, or through the Jamaica Constabulary Force tip line at 811, or the nearest police station.