CCTV footage has emerged on social media showing a suspect fleeing from police custody on October 12th, 2023.
The 30-second video shows seven suspects exiting a police van and entering the charge office under the watchful eye of a police officer.
The fourth man to emerge from the van appears to linger behind as the others proceed directly to the office.
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Seizing a moment when the officer momentarily loses concentration, the suspect makes a dash for the gate.
The officer springs into action, giving chase just as the suspect is about to clear the gate, but unfortunately, the pursuit proves unsuccessful.
The suspect successfully vaults over the gate and continues to evade capture.
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The exact location of this incident remains undisclosed, and it is unclear whether the suspect was later apprehended.
CCTV Captures Suspect Flee from Police in Dramatic Escapehttps://t.co/2WKVQh3t0O pic.twitter.com/EKVSnIPjy2
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