A spokesperson with the Arkansas Department of Corrections said Hardin is still believed to be in the North Central Arkansas Area.

Karl de la Guerra, an international security consultant, said Grant Hardin could be more cunning and dangerous due to his background in law enforcement.

THE SEARCH FOR AN ESCAPED ARKANSAS INMATE IS INTENSIFYING. IT’S NOW BEEN JUST OVER A WEEK SINCE GRANT HARDIN ESCAPED. THE ...