Police: Inmate escapes from custody in Brooklyn

Police say Joseph King, 21, was being transported into Brooklyn Central Booking when he was able to free a hand from his handcuffs and flee.

News 12 Staff

May 9, 2023, 11:15 AM

Updated 601 days ago

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Authorities say an inmate escaped police custody Monday afternoon.
According to police, Joseph King, 21, was being transported into Brooklyn Central Booking when he was able to free a hand from his handcuffs and flee.
King was last seen running into the Hoyt-Schermerhorn street subway station.
Anyone with information on where King might be is asked to call police.