Crime & Safety
Search Underway For Escaped Inmate
A Jefferson County Jail inmate escaped while being treated at UAB Hospital Saturday night.
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Deputies are currently searching for an inmate who escaped while awaiting treatment at UAB Hospital. Saturday.
Courtnee Austin, 39, had been taken to the hospital for emergency medical treatment. While waiting to see the doctor he escaped the treatment room. Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies along with UAB Police and Birmingham Police are conducting the search.
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After leaving the hospital, Austin stole a gold Honda Accord by force and fled the area. Austin is described as a 6’2” black male weighing 190 pounds. He was last seen wearing gray shorts and a white tee shirt.
Photo via Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
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