1 Blytheville walkaway inmate John Laxton captured in Colo.

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BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KTHV) - One of the two work release inmates who walked away from their community jobs in Blytheville has been captured.

Officials tell us that 42-year-old John Laxton was located tonight by Colorado authorities. He and a woman, Crystal Benson, were arrested between Loveland and Denver.

We're told Laxton and Benson were reportedly headed for Denver when they were arrested.

Authorities say Danny Rankin, the other inmate, is still at large.