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Man convicted of theft in Henry County escapes work release in Des Moines
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DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Corrections announced that Richard Wayne Shaul failed to report back from work release in Des Moines.
Shaul, convicted of Theft 2nd Degree in Henry County, Burglary 2nd Degree and Unauthorized Use of Credit Card $1,000 Theft 2nd Degree in Marion County, and Habitual Offender, Failure to Affix Tax Stamp, Theft 1st Degree, and Robbery 2nd Degree in Polk County, failed to report back to Fort Des Moines as required on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
Shaul is a 55-year-old, 5'11", 216-pound White male. He was admitted to the work release facility on July 30, 2025.
Persons with information on Shaul's whereabouts should contact local police.
