LORAIN -- A man convicted and sentenced for robbery and kidnapping took off before he could be jailed.

Because Delno Clayton failed to self-surrender as ordered, he has been named Fugitive of the Week by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force.

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Clayton, 27, of Lorain, broke into a home in 2010 and tied up the residents before stealing their valuables.  He was charged with robbery and kidnapping, was convicted, and was setenced to 4 years in prison.

He had been out on bond during his case and was ordered to surrender following his conviction, but never showed up.  He has been on the run since 2010.

Clayton had been living in the 1100 block of West 14th Street in Lorain, and is thought to still be hiding on the west side of the city.  A reward is being offered for the information which leads to his capture.

Tips can be called into the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Hotline at 1-866-4-WANTED.  Information can also be texted to 847411 (tip411).  Use the keyword WANTED followed by the information about Clayton.

 

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