Female Inmate From IE Slips Away, Public's Help Sought

SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA — A female inmate convicted of violent crimes in the Inland Empire was being sought Monday by state prison officials after she walked away from her housing unit, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced.

Christina Hammond, 34, was reported missing Sunday night from the Female Community Reentry Program in Santa Fe Springs.

"At approximately 8:43 p.m., staff received a tamper alert for participant Christina Hammond’s ankle monitor," a CDCR statement read. "Staff conducted a search of the facility and reviewed surveillance footage, which showed Hammond leaving the facility through a side door at approximately 8:47 p.m. and climbing over the garden gates at the northeast end of the building. Hammond’s ankle monitor was in her bed area. An emergency count conducted and confirmed Hammond was missing."

Hammond is described as 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighing 115 pounds. She has a light complexion, light brown hair, and blue eyes, and was last seen wearing a gray jacket, gray sweatpants, gloves, and carrying a blue bag, officials said.

Hammond was convicted in San Bernardino County of assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury, with an enhancement for inflicting great bodily injury. She was sentenced to five years and was scheduled for release on Dec. 21, 2025.

Anyone who sees Hammond or has knowledge of her whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement or call 9-1-1.