By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Police have recaptured a 17-year-old detainee after he reportedly escaped from lawful custody while receiving medical attention in Independence Village on Sunday.
According to police, the teenager was being held at the Independence Police Station in connection with a theft investigation when officers escorted him to the Independence Polyclinic around 11:10am.
While under police guard, he was allowed to use the restroom.
Police say the teenager then escaped by jumping through a sliding glass window.
Officers later acted on information and located him hiding in a craboo tree on Flamboyant Street in Independence Village.
He was safely taken back into custody in connection with escaping lawful custody.
Police also notified his mother.
Because the detainee is a minor, his name is being withheld.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Police have recaptured a 17-year-old detainee after he reportedly escaped from lawful custody while receiving medical attention in Independence Village on Sunday. According to police, the teenager was being held at the Independence Police Station in connection with a theft investigation when officers escorted him to the Independence Polyclinic
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