This inmate was being seen in Merced for a medical issue. Now she's on the run

An inmate at Merced County Jail escaped while being seen for a medical issue, the sheriff's office said Tuesday.

Alexandra Correa, 36, of Merced was under supervision by a private security guard at Mercy Medical Center before she walked out of the hospital around noon, according to the sheriff's office.

Correa was in custody on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of stolen property and violation of probation, deputies said.

Residents who see Correa should not approach her but rather report her whereabouts to deputies, the sheriff's office said.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Correa, authorities are asking you to call the Merced County Sheriff’s Office at 209-385-7445.

This story was originally published October 31, 2017 at 1:47 PM with the headline "This inmate was being seen in Merced for a medical issue. Now she's on the run."