Big Island police searching for inmate

Subscribe Now Choose a package that suits your preferences.
Start Free Account Get access to 7 premium stories every month for FREE!
Already a Subscriber? Current print subscriber? Activate your complimentary Digital account.

Extended furlough inmate Tasha Gardner failed to report for her scheduled check in Tuesday at the Hawaii Community Correctional Center and the Hawaii Police Department was notified, according to the state Department of Public Safety.

Inmates in the extended furlough program live and work outside of the facility, but must check in at various times each week.

Gardner, 33, was serving time for theft, forgery, burglary, ID theft and fraudulent credit card use. Second-degree escape is expected to be added to her charges. Her next parole hearing is scheduled for December.

Gardner is described as 5-foot-1, weighs 125 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. If seen, call 9-1-1.