Two Women Walked Away from Santa Cruz Jail

Authorities are searching for two inmates who escaped from a
women's jail in Santa Cruz today.

The women, Sara Marko, 20 and Brittany Beus, 22, escaped from the  Blaine Street Women's Facility, and were last seen near Felker Street, along the San Lorenzo River levee, police said.

Both were wearing jail clothing. Police are urging anyone who
spots the women to call 911 immediately.

Santa Cruz police Deputy Chief Steve Clark said no streets have
been shut down and no homes evacuated, but he advised residents in the area to be especially cautious and report any unusual people or activities.

He said the women are not believed to be armed.

---Bay City News---