PRISONER ON THE LOOSE, ESCAPED POLICE CUSTODY

Police are searching for a prisoner who escaped from the United Medical Center, the former Greater Southeast Community Hospital, at 13th Street and Southern Ave. around 5:30 p.m. Saturday night.

Watch VideoPolice say a prisoner escaped from custody Saturday night.

Prisoner Escaped from Police Custody

While being treated at the center, the man was allowed to use the bathroom where he apparently escaped through a vent that led to the roof of the building, according to police.

Police describe the suspect as an adult male, 5'10, 160 pounds, and wearing a white T-shirt and boxer shorts.

Police said the prisoner was in custody for narcotics charges




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