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Two prisoners ‘mistakenly released’ in Gaston County. One still on the run, cops say

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Kyle Auten is on the run after being mistkaenlyhas charges of possession of firearm by felon, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, probation violation and now prison breach and escape from county or municipal confinement facilities or officers. (Source: Gaston County Sheriff’s Office)
Kyle Auten is on the run after being mistkaenlyhas charges of possession of firearm by felon, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, probation violation and now prison breach and escape from county or municipal confinement facilities or officers. (Source: Gaston County Sheriff’s Office)

Authorities are searching for an inmate who was mistakenly released from the Gaston County Jail Wednesday.

Officials say two inmates were mistakenly released Wednesday, authorities were notified and a search for the inmates followed through the night. One of the inmates were located but the other was not.

The missing inmate is 35-year-old Kyle Auten.

Auten has charges of possession of firearm by felon, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, probation violation and now prison breach and escape from county or municipal confinement facilities or officers.

Anyone who comes into contact with this individual is asked to contact the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office at 704-869-6800.

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Mark Price
The Charlotte Observer
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Mark Price is a state reporter for The Charlotte Observer and McClatchy News outlets in North Carolina. He joined the network of newspapers in 1991 at The Charlotte Observer, covering beats including schools, crime, immigration, LGBTQ issues, homelessness and nonprofits. He graduated from the University of Memphis with majors in journalism and art history, and a minor in geology. 
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