On February 17, 2015 at approximately 9:00 P.M., the Western Kentucky Correctional Complex, located near Eddyville, KY, contacted the Kentucky State Police, Post 1 Mayfield. The staff advised after a head count search, they discovered an inmate missing. Lostia M. Shreves, of Cecilia, KY is described as a 40 year old white female, 5'7" with short brown hair and blue eyes. Shreves was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt, Khaki pants, white t-shirt, a fisherman style hat and black boots at the time of her escape. Shreves is serving time for a Probation Violation for Felony Offense. The charges that led to the probation violation were, Possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, Unlawful distribution of meth precursors - 1st offense, and Burglary 3rd. A grey sweatshirt and other inmate clothing has been located near the Western Kentucky Correctional Complex grounds. It is possible that Shreves may have changed her clothing. At 9:12 P.M. Kentucky State Police received a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence near the Western Kentucky Correctional Complex. It is possible that Shreves may be in this vehicle. The vehicle is described as a Maroon 1997 Ford F150 bearing Kentucky License Plate 8472CG The Kentucky State Police is investigating the escape. If anyone has any contact with these subjects, contact the Kentucky State Police, Post 1 Mayfield at 1-800-222-5555.
