Prisoner tries to escape during transport at O'Hare airport, Chicago police say

He left restroom and tried running away, CPD says
Saturday, July 29, 2023
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A prisoner is back in custody after trying to escape at O'Hare International Airport.

Chicago police say an outside agency was transporting a male prisoner Friday night at around 10:20 p.m. when he left a restroom and tried to run away.
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He was apprehended by Chicago police and returned to the transporting agency.

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It's not clear where the inmate was from or where he was being transported.
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There were no injuries reported.
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