NORTON COUNTY – An inmate who escaped from the jail in Phillipsburg on Thursday is back in custody.

Just after 4p.m. on Friday Trent L. Ludwig 18, was arrested without incident at a residence in 300 block of East Waverly in Norton, according to Norton Police Chief Ron Ridley.

A tip from an anonymous source lead law enforcement to the residence and the occupants allowed officers from the Norton Police Department and the Norton County Sheriff’s Office to search the residence.

He was found hiding in a closet in the residence. He was wearing a ball cap, wig and makeup and was dressed as a woman to conceal his identity while moving around the community on foot.

Ludwig is currently being held in the Norton County Jail awaiting transfer back to Phillips County.

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PHILLIPS COUNTY -Law enforcement authorities in Phillips County are asking the public to watch for a missing inmate. He escaped from the Phillips County Jail just before 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, according to Sheriff Paul Wisinger.

Trent Ludwig, 18, Hayward, WI., was being held on misdemeanor drug and other local charges.

“We have a small jail,” said Wisinger.

“A deputy was supervising inmates cleaning the facility.”

The inmates were on a break, getting some fresh air and returning to the jail when Ludwig took off and ran around the side of the courthouse.

“We think he eventually got a ride from someone and may be out of Phillips County,” said Wisinger.

Members of the Kansas Highway Patrol were also involved in the search for Ludwig.

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PHILLIPS COUNTY -Law enforcement authorities in Phillips County are asking the public to watch for a missing inmate. He escaped from the Phillips County Jail, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

Few details were available about the escape early Friday morning.

Authorities advised the public to call 911 if they see the inmate and not to approach him.

Check Hays Post for additional details as they become available.