Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail after breaching a wall behind a toilet and possibly having help, the local sheriff said Friday. So far only three of the men have been found. “We have indication that these detainees received assistance in their escape from individuals inside of our department,

Three escapees have been recaptured. OPSO confirms security failures, potential inside assistance, and infrastructure problems at the jail.

Authorities expressed confidence Sunday about the prospect of capturing seven of 10 escaped New Orleans inmates who remain at large, possibly before the end of the night.