Authorities describe fugitive Michael Burham as a "self-taught survivalist with military training."

State Representative Jake Banta is a former Navy Seal, with extensive survival training and he believes time is running on Burham.

Burham escaped from the Warren County jail five days ago.

During Special Operations training and Sear School, Banta learned important survival techniques and he knows the difficulties Burham is facing.

Banta told Erie News Now, "After 48 hours, his lack of sleep, food and desperation come into play.

More than 150 members of law enforcement have joined in the search for Burham.