Salinas Valley State Prison inmate captured in Yuba County

An inmate who walked away from the minimum-support facility at Salinas Valley State Prison earlier this week was arrested Saturday morning in Yuba County, according to a press release from Salinas Valley State Prison.

Donald Likens, 28, was spotted by Yuba City Police officers, who recognized him from a flyer, around 9 a.m. as he was riding a bicycle, according to the release. Likens was quickly taken into custody without incident and will be returned to SVSP, the release stated.

Likens was received by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in November 2016 from Yuba County to serve a four-year, eight-month sentence for first-degree burglary, evading a peace officer while driving recklessly, and vehicle theft.

Likens will now face escape charges, and will not be eligible to be housed in a minimum-support facility again.

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California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are searching for an inmate that walked out of the Salinas Valley State Prison Wednesday night.

SVSP says inmate Donald Likens, 28, was reported missing around 7:10 p.m. on August 2nd. He reportedly walked out of the minimum-support facility at the prison.

Likens is serving a four year sentence for first degree burglary, as well as, evading a police officer and vehicle theft.

Local law enforcement agencies are assisting with the search, including CHP.

Anyone who sees Likens is asked to contact law enforcement or call 911 immediately.