The community's shock at the news of an escaped suspect yesterday was answered swiftly by the joint efforts of law enforcement agencies that apprehended the threatening suspect, Nathan James Hubbard. The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office reported the capture of the 29-year-old in Redwood City, California, for a house burglary, and subsequent transportation to the Hall of Justice for questioning.
On 10/12/23, at around 5:30 PM, Nathan James Hubbard managed to escape custody by manipulating an ankle restraint device. A comprehensive search was immediately conducted and the suspect was later located and booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility. https://t.co/G56TaTjNmc pic.twitter.com/FATQv1zDX9
— San Mateo County S.O (@SMCSheriff) October 13, 2023
In an unexpected turn of events, Hubbard slipped from his captors, freeing himself from a metal limb restraint. The attempt demonstrates the determined efforts of some individuals to flee from justice.
Post-escape, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office mobilized its neighbors to collaborate on Hubbard's recapture. Redwood City Police, the California Highway Patrol, the Atherton Police Department, and the Menlo Park Police Department unified their resources to ensure Hubbard would be swiftly apprehended.
Located in Menlo Park at approximately 7:21 PM, Hubbard was re-arrested.
