Manhunt underway after handcuffed suspect escapes custody from Ben Taub hospital, HCSO says

A manhunt is underway after a suspect escaped custody from Ben Taub Hospital on Friday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Help locate Carlos Molina Hernandez, 27, who escaped from custody earlier today after being taken to Ben Taub Hospital. If you see him or have information, call 9-1-1 or @CrimeStopHOU at 713-222-TIPS (8477). pic.twitter.com/UgRFaAcPRR

— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) January 24, 2026

The sheriff’s office says Carlos Molina Hernandez, 27, escaped custody from the hospital at 4:46 p.m. while wearing handcuffs. HCSO says that Hernandez was taken to a hospital at 12:08 p.m. following an aggravated assault call in the 9800 block of Berry Orchard Lane…

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