Woman Escapes Police Custody At North Houston's LBJ Hospital

HOUSTON, TX — A woman who was in police custody, escaped while being treated at LBJ Hospital in north Houston Thursday afternoon.

The incident was reported at about 12:30 p.m., when the woman walked out the door, officials said. (Want to get daily updates about traffic news and other events going on in your area? Sign up for the free Houston Patch morning newsletter.)

The Harris County Health District issued a code orange shortly after the woman, who was in an adult probation program, was discovered missing, KHOU reported.

In medical practices, a code orange has several meanings, including bomb threats, radioactive spills, an eternal disaster with mass casualties, or a prisoner escape.

Police have not released the woman’s name, description, or said why she was in custody at this time, KPRC reported.

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