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Not only that, but he said his investigation revealed that inmates had hidden hacksaw blades in ceiling tiles and drill bits in bed frames.

‘‘And they used a vacuum cleaner motor to power the drill bit,’’ he said. ‘‘These guys are really creative.’’

Rollins said it’s likely Conley and Banks are still in the area. The vast majority of escapees don’t stray too far, he said.

‘‘They stay where they feel comfortable in that environment,’’ he said.