Inmate captured after escaping from Fulton County Jail, officials say

New details about Fulton County Jail escape

An escaped Fulton County Jail inmate is back in custody following an hourslong search that stretched from the jail into downtown Atlanta early Thursday. Burks has a criminal history that includes several arrests dating back to 2014. Kim Leoffler reporting. 

ATLANTA - A law enforcement search has come to an end after an inmate named Demetrius Burkes was captured early Thursday morning, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. 

Demetrius Burkes. Courtesy of Fulton County Sheriff's Office

What we know:

A FOX 5 crew saw officers posted near the entrance to the Fulton County Jail early Thursday morning while investigators searched the surrounding area with flashlights.

The officers later left the jail and headed toward downtown Atlanta, where authorities were seen searching in the area of the Garnett MARTA station.

Shortly before 7:30 a.m., the Fulton County Sheriff's Office confirmed they had "located and apprehended inmate Demetrius Burkes."

According to Fulton County Jail records, Burkes has an extensive criminal history, including theft and drug charges. 

What we don't know:

The sheriff's office has not provided any additional details about the incident at this time. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.