Two convicted felons who escaped from a maximum security prison in New York might have had help in planning and initiating their escape. The convicts used power tools to break out of the prison, even leaving a taunting note to their jailers that read "Have a Nice Day."
The state has mobilized more than 200 local, state and federal law enforcement officials in order to search and capture 48-year old Richard Matt and 34-year old David Sweat, who were found to be missing from their cells early Saturday morning from the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, according to Reuters.
New York State Police Maj. Charles Guess has spoken about the situation, stating that the full might of the law is out to capture the escaped prisoners.
"We are leaving no stone unturned. They could be literally anywhere," he said.
A $100,000 reward is also being offered for any pertinent information that will lead to the arrest of the two convicts, reported Business Insider. Law enforcement agencies in Canada and Mexico have already been alerted about the two felons' identity and escape.
In an interview with ABC's "Good Morning America," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo stated that the escape was "elaborate" and "sophisticated."
"The first order of business is to get these killers back. This was the first breakout since 1865 and I want to make sure it's the last," he said.
The two prisoners were found to have drilled holes in walls to break out. They then passed through a series of catwalks and tunnels, eventually escaping through a manhole in the street, according to Reuters. Authorities are trying to see if the prisoners acquired the power tools from contractors who worked inside the prison.
Matt was serving 25 years to life due to charges of kidnapping, murdering and dismembering a man, while Sweat was serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole for killing a sheriff's deputy, allegedly shooting him nearly a dozen times.
