CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A man who last spring escaped from the Lake County Jail was seen this week in the city of Clearlake, where he fled from police.
Roger Daniel Vigil, 50, was seen Wednesday afternoon on 32nd Avenue by Det. Travis Lenz, who was in the area on an unrelated matter, according to a report from Sgt. Dominic Ramirez of the Clearlake Police Department.
Vigil had walked away from the Lake County Jail on April 23, 2012, where he was an inmate assigned to minimum custody, as Lake County News has reported.
When Lenz saw Vigil on Wednesday, he was riding as a passenger on an off-road motorcycle that was leaving a driveway, Ramirez said.
Vigil and the unknown operator of the dirt bike fled from Lenz, who pursued them and notified dispatch, according to Ramirez.
Ramirez said Clearlake Police officers responded to the area in order to assist in capturing Vigil who, along with the motorcycle's driver, was able to flee from officers using the dirt paths which contain terrain not suitable for police vehicles.
A lengthy search of the area was conducted, however Ramirez said police were unable to locate Vigil or the other subject.
Vigil is described as a white male adult, 5 feet 7 inches tall and approximately 165 pounds, with a shaved head, according to Ramirez.
When Vigil escaped from custody last year, sheriff's officials released additional identifying characteristics. Vigil has brown eyes and a number of tattoos, including one of Mickey Mouse on his left arm, with his right arm having tattoos of Jesus and a peacock. He also has a peacock tattooed on his back.
Ramirez said Vigil has a warrant for his arrest from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, with bail set at $50,000.
Anyone with information as to Vigil's whereabouts is asked to contact the Clearlake Police Department at 707-994-8251. Callers may remain anonymous.