CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 19-year-old woman facing a robbery charge escaped custody on Friday while making a court appearance at the Cook County courthouse in Chicago.
Police continued late Friday to search for Alicia Gines, who was arrested on a 2017 robbery charge. She was placed on the Cook County electronic monitoring program on Oct. 2, 2017.
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In September, Gines failed to show up her court appearance and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
Gines was taken into custody on Thursday.
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Gines appeared at the courthouse, located at 26th and California in the Little Village neighborhood, and got out of her handcuffs to escape at about 10:40 a.m.
Video surveillance captured an image of Gines after her escape.
A CPD spokesperson said the department is getting closer to apprehending Gines. Anyone with information about her whereabouts should call the Sheriff's Department.