Despite the handcuffs, he managed to commit an escape. A helicopter is involved in the operation. Investigators warn of potential danger.
Following the suspect’s escape during escort to the district court, Passau police are conducting a search for the man with the involvement of large forces. Several patrol crews and a police helicopter are deployed, particularly within the city limits, department representatives reported.
Man may pose a danger
The man was last seen on the street heading toward the city center before law enforcement officers lost sight of him. The search continues. A threat to the public cannot be excluded, investigators reported. In this regard, it is recommended not to pick up hitchhikers.
Escape from the courthouse in handcuffs
The 22-year-old Syrian was brought to a detention judge in the first half of the day — according to a police spokesperson, in connection with a case of bodily harm. After that, he managed to disappear in the direction of the city center. How the man was able to escape from the district court was initially unclear.The man is dressed in dark civilian clothes and at the moment of the escape was in handcuffs. His height is about 1.80 meters, his build is thin, he has dark short curly hair, a piercing in the left ear, as well as a mustache and a goatee. Information is accepted by the Passau Police Inspection at the phone number 0851/9511-0.
