Crime & Safety
Inmate Escapes Prison In Indio, Authorities Searching
An inmate has escaped from the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio, according to Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
INDIO, CA — Authorities are looking for an inmate who escaped from the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio.
Inmate Angel Felipe Aleman, 35, was last seen about 3:40 pm in a trailer park on Oasis Street near the jail, according to the Indio Police Department.
A heavy police presence is being reported in the area.
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Riverside County Sheriff's Department described the inmate as Hispanic, 5'10, 140 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes. He was last wearing a Riverside County orange jumpsuit, white undershirt socks, no shoes and possibly waist chains.
Aleman has a chest tattoo (Dream Homes) right arm tattoo (BDH) & left arm tattoo (Palmas).
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Authorities are asking the public to contact law enforcement immediately and do not approach if seen.
He was last wearing a Riverside County orange jumpsuit, white undershirt socks, no shoes and possibly waist chains. Aleman has a chest tattoo (Dream Homes) right arm tattoo (BDH) & left arm tattoo (Palmas).
If seen, please contact law enforcement immediately & do not approach. pic.twitter.com/QZWUQ4ncIE
— Riverside County Sheriff's Dept (@RSO) July 19, 2020
- City News Service and Patch Editor Nicole Charky contributed to this report.
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