MICHAEL LEWIS MILES, JR. AND LISHAWN KNOTT

Captured Seeking Information

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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Wanted for

Escape Local Jail

Reward

The FBI is offering a reward up to $15,000 each for information leading to the location and capture of Michael Lewis Mi…

Caution

The FBI's Charlotte Field Office is assisting the Vance County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina to locate and arrest Michael Lewis Miles, Jr. and Lishawn Knott. Both men are charged with escaping from the Vance County Detention Center in North Carolina, on June 3, 2026. State warrants were issued for the arrest of both men in the State of North Carolina, General Court of Justice, District Court Division, Vance County, after they were charged with Escape Local Jail.

Michael Lewis Miles, Jr. is described as a Black male, 33 years old, 6’1”, approximately 180 pounds, with black and brown eyes. He has a prominent neck tattoo.

Lishawn Knott is described as a Black male, 21years old, 5' 10", 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He has numerous face tattoos including a large cross on his forehead.

Field offices

Charlotte · NC

Posted Jun 3, 2026 · Updated by the FBI Jun 9, 2026

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