NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) —  Law enforcement is increasing the rewards for tips leading to the arrest of the remaining Orleans Parish Jail fugitives, Antoine Massey and Derrick Groves.

Crimestoppers GNO and the FBI have both increased the reward offered to $20,000. Additionally, the ATF has increased its reward to $10,000, for a total of $50,000 per fugitive.

Since Friday, May 16, law enforcement has been on the hunt for several inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish Jail, with two of them still on the run.

"They're tired, they're looking over their shoulder, they're running out of resources," said Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges.

"With the increase in the reward amount today, we're going to get more tips which means we are going to close in faster," said Hodges.

Since the escape, Crimestoppers has received over 700 tips as they've opened four additional lines due to the influx.

"Certain tips have helped in assisting law enforcement to make the apprehensions of three of the individuals. As far as the other individuals who are aiding and abetting, yes, we've gotten information from those, folks," said Crime Stoppers President Darlene Cusanza.

So far, three of the escapees have been arrested due to Crimestoppers tips.

27-year-old Derrick Groves is facing a life sentence after his conviction on second-degree murder and attempted murder charges.

32-year-old Antoine Massey is accused of domestic abuse involving strangulation and theft of a motor vehicle.

With a long list of people arrested for aiding and abetting, they are asking those who may still be helping Massey or Groves to turn them in.

"We understand some of you might be reporting a friend, a loved one, a relative, and albeit not easy, it is critical to your safety and the safety of the public that you report that," said FBI Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Tapp.

"The decision is simple, to assist law enforcement and potentially earn a reward, or try to assist these fugitives and go to jail," said Hodges.

State troopers are confident they are closing in on the two remaining escapees, no matter where they are hiding out.

"They're going to get tired and frustrated as they try to move around Louisiana or move around a metropolitan area, they know the walls are closing in and very soon we will have them in custody," said Hodges.

Again, the reward is $50,000 per inmate if your tip leads to an arrest. You are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

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