10 'Armed and Dangerous' Inmates on the Loose after New Orleans Jail Escape
By Tanasia Kenney
Source The Bradenton Herald
What to know
- Eleven inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans, with 10 still at large, kicking off a massive search.
- Authorities consider the escapees "armed and dangerous" and urged the public to report suspicious activity.
- One of the escaped inmates was captured after a foot chase in the French Quarter.
Eleven inmates escaped a New Orleans jail Friday, May 16, and 10 remain at large, sparking an urgent manhunt in the Crescent City, according to the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office and media outlets.
Authorities discovered the detainees were missing at 8:30 a.m. during a headcount at the Orleans Justice Center, WGNO reported, citing the sheriff’s office.
The escapees should be considered “armed and dangerous,” according to ABC News.
“A search for the individuals is currently underway. OPSO is working with local and state law enforcement agencies on the search to return them to custody,” the sheriff’s office said.
One of the inmates was captured in the French Quarter after a foot chase, according to Louisiana State Police.
The Orleans Justice Center, which houses the sheriff’s office and jail, is less than 3 miles from the historic neighborhood.
The public is urged to stay vigilant and report anything suspicious, WDSU reported.
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