Law enforcement officials are actively searching for Antony Vo, a convicted U.S. Capitol rioter who failed to report to prison and has been on the run for several weeks. Vo, who was sentenced to nine months in April, was expected to begin serving his sentence at the federal correctional facility in Terre Haute, Indiana. Sources have revealed that law enforcement is exploring the possibility that Vo may be in Canada.

Vo's case has drawn additional scrutiny due to his alleged violations of pretrial release conditions and his online behavior. He has been accused of referring to the court system as a "kangaroo court," criticizing the judge, and posting conspiracy theories about the events of January 6, 2021, on his social media account.

In September 2023, a federal jury convicted Vo on four criminal counts, including disorderly conduct, stemming from his involvement in the Capitol riot. Prosecutors argued that Vo spent approximately 27 minutes inside the Capitol, taking photos and shouting "Freedom!" as he moved through the complex.

During his trial, prosecutors highlighted Vo's pattern of defiance against the court system. He had violated his pretrial release conditions by attending a protest in support of Jan. 6 rioters outside the Washington, D.C., jail. The judge imposed a curfew on Vo as a result of his multiple court order violations.

Vo's lack of remorse for his actions on January 6 further aggravated the court. Court filings stated that Vo used text messages and social media to boast about intimidating police officers, halting the vote count, and storming the Capitol immediately after leaving the building. Even after his trial, Vo continued to dispute his guilt and referred to himself as a "J6 wrongful convict" on social media.

When Judge Tanya Chutkan handed down a nine-month prison sentence to Vo in April, she expressed concern over his demeanor and behavior during the trial. Chutkan remarked that Vo seemed to believe that the law did not apply to him, noting his dismissive attitude while a police officer testified about the impact of the riot.

Two weeks after his sentencing, Vo took to social media to complain about the court's handling of his case, claiming to have been "railroaded" by the judicial system. Vo, like most Jan. 6 defendants, was allowed to remain free between his sentencing and the beginning of his prison term, which typically spans several weeks.

Vo's defense attorney has declined to comment on the situation. Both the Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia have also declined to provide any additional information. Vo's mother, who is also charged in connection with the Capitol breach, is scheduled for a court appearance next month.

Over the past 43 months since the U.S. Capitol riot prosecutions began, several other defendants have become fugitives. Three individuals from Lakeland, Florida, were missing for months before being captured earlier this year. Christopher Worrell, an alleged member of the Proud Boys from Florida, also evaded authorities after failing to appear for his sentencing hearing. He was later apprehended when he attempted to secretly return home.

Law enforcement agencies continue their efforts to locate Antony Vo and ensure that he serves his nine-month prison sentence for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol riot.