MT. CARMEL, IL – The Wabash County Sheriff's Office is actively seeking the public’s help in locating Donald “Scott” Baird, a 54-year-old white male, approximately 6’0” tall, weighing 210 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Baird is known to have lived at 327 N. Cherry Street, Mt. Carmel, Illinois.
Baird was re-sentenced on May 12, 2025, to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and was ordered to report to the Wabash County Jail by noon on May 14, 2025. He failed to turn himself in and is now wanted by law enforcement.
On May 15, 2025, a no-bond arrest warrant was issued for Baird out of Wabash County. Baird is considered a fugitive from justice and has a history of fleeing from law enforcement.
A $500 cash reward is being offered by Wabash County Crimestoppers for information that leads directly to Baird’s arrest.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Donald “Scott” Baird is urged to contact Wabash County Crimestoppers at 618-262-HALT (4258). Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Wabash County SheriffApp, available for free download on both Apple and Android devices.
Do not attempt to apprehend Baird. If you see him, contact law enforcement immediately.
