Crime & Safety
Prisoner Escapes Cleveland Police Custody
Antwoine Thomas was taken for medical treatment at a local hospital. He then escaped custody. He is considered dangerous.
CLEVELAND, OH — A prisoner in Cleveland Police custody escaped Saturday afternoon. Antwoine Thomas, who was being held on felony charges for receiving stolen property, was able to flee from police when he was taken to a local medical facility.
Thomas was taken to Metro Health medical Center Nov. 1. He escaped from custody Nov. 4 at noon.
Police say he was last seen wearing black jogging pants, with a white stripe down the side of the pant legs, and was not wearing a shirt.
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Thomas has an extensive criminal history, including violent crimes. He is considered dangerous. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call 911.
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