Man accused of sexual assault mistakenly released from western Nebraska jail

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was “inadvertently released” from a western Nebraska jail on Wednesday, authorities said.

The Alliance Police Department said on Facebook that Harley Salway was let out of Box Butte County Jail without posting bond.

He was in jail awaiting trial on charges of first-degree sexual assault and first-degree false imprisonment.

Authorities are asking the public for help finding Salway, saying they believe he may be in the Alliance or Scottsbluff areas.

Salway is a white, 6-foot-1 male, with gray hair and hazel eyes.

If you see Salway or have any information on his whereabouts, contact the Alliance Police Department at 308-762-4955.

You can also call the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office at 308-762-6464 or the Nebraska State Patrol at 308-632-1211.