The Limestone County, Ala., lawman says he knew where to look for Preston Lee Colwell -- at a strip club called the Boobie Bungalow.
Blakely says Colwell stole a truck after walking away from his work-release job at a chicken plant.
Colwell will now face new charges, including first-degree escape and theft.
The sheriff adds Colwell will be going away for a long time.
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