The Brief
- A 36-year-old robbery suspect attempted to escape custody on Sunday by climbing into a ceiling grid at Charlton Methodist Medical Center in Dallas.
- The inmate surrendered without further incident after police tracked him through the confined ceiling space using a DeSoto K-9 unit.
- No injuries were reported, and the suspect now faces additional criminal charges as the investigation continues.
DALLAS – A 36-year-old aggravated robbery suspect is expected to face additional charges after the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department says he attempted to escape custody by climbing into the ceiling above a hospital restroom.
Dallas hospital escape attempt
Local perspective:
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office states that the incident happened on Sunday, July 12, while the inmate was receiving treatment at Charlton Methodist Medical Center in Dallas.
In the statement sent to FOX 4, the inmate was wearing leg restraints and was being monitored by a deputy while being treated in the hospital room. The mate asked to use the restroom and was escorted there by the deputy.…