Philadelphia police said they're searching for a handcuffed prisoner who outran officers and escaped from a hospital. Alleem Bordan, 29, who was in custody for car theft, absconded while being discharged from Episcopal Hospital at about 6:42 a.m. Monday, Philadelphia police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said at a news conference. PHOTO: Police said Alleem Bordan, who was in police custody for car theft, fled while being discharged from Episcopal Hospital on Feb. 26, 2024. MORE: Louisiana inmate escapes custody after pepper spraying deputy, stealing officer's car: Sheriff"He was checked out and discharged," he said. Handcuffed prisoner outruns officers, escapes from hospital: Philadelphia police originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News February 27, 2024 00:20 UTC