The Latest: Suspect who fled hospital in handcuffs arrested
LA PALMA, Calif. – The Latest on a handcuffed car theft suspect who bolted from a hospital while being treated for injuries in a traffic collision (all times local):
11:18 a.m.
Police in Southern California say they have arrested a handcuffed car theft suspect who bolted from a hospital while being treated for injuries in a traffic collision.
La Palma police said Javier Anguiano was found hiding in a neighbourhood several hours after he escaped from custody at a hospital in the Orange County suburb.
Police say Anguiano was arrested on suspicion of escape, outstanding warrants and charges related to drugs and a stolen vehicle.
Police say the 30-year-old had his hands cuffed in front of him, was wearing an unbuttoned plaid short-sleeved shirt, jeans and black loafers when he ran from the La Palma hospital.
They had issued a warning that he was unarmed, but considered dangerous.
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9:59 a.m.
Police in Southern California are searching for a handcuffed car theft suspect who bolted from a hospital while being treated for injuries in a traffic collision.
La Palma police said Javier Anguiano escaped from custody early Sunday morning from the hospital in the Orange County suburb.
Police say he had been arrested on suspicion of driving a stolen car and possessing drugs.
Police say the 30-year-old had his hands cuffed in front of him, was wearing an unbuttoned plaid short-sleeved shirt, jeans and black loafers.
Police say the suspect is unarmed, but should be considered dangerous.
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