Authorities on the hunt for escaped Fulton County inmate

Area law enforcement agencies are currently looking for an inmate who escaped from the Fulton County Detention Center on Tuesday.

Michael Phillips escaped Tuesday afternoon and authorities say he may have ties to Graves County. 

Law enforcement agencies are still searching for Phillips and are asking the public to be vigilant of their surroundings. Anyone who sees Phillips or knows of his whereabouts are asked to call 911.