A man whom authorities describe as “dangerous” has escaped from the Western State Hospital in Lakewood, in Pierce County. He is pictured in two different booking photos.
Officials Say Due to the Charges He’s Facing, He Considered a Threat
45-year-old Joshua Dylan Rice “broke out” of the facility March 31st. around 8 PM. Officials did not elaborate specifically how he got out, but as of April 2nd, he was still on the loose.
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He was facing charges in Clark County Superior Court (Vancouver WA area), they were listed as:
“pending robbery 1, assault 1 and theft of a motor vehicle.”
Officials Didn’t Say Why He Was in the Psych Hospital
He is 6 feet tall, 185 lbs. and is pictured in our story. He has a criminal history in Multhomah County, OR and Officials say he may also have “associates” in the Salmon Creek Area (6 miles north of Vancouver) and also North Bend, OR.
Anyone who happens to see him, do not approach or contact, but call 9-1-1 immediately. Officials did not say if they believe he will head elsewhere in the state…