Authorities in Waller County, along with multiple other law enforcement agencies, have initiated a widespread search for an inmate, identified as Salvador Saucedo, who escaped from the Midcoast Medical Center Bellville while under custody. The escape, confirmed by the Waller County Sheriff's Office, occurred around 7 p.m., as reported by Click2Houston.
Details surrounding Saucedo's initial arrest and the specific charges he faces remain undisclosed, with local authorities having yet to release this information. During the escape, fleeing without handcuffs, Saucedo was last seen sporting an orange shirt and blue jeans. He is described as a Hispanic man with red hair, while another description by the Bellville Police Department, as noted by ABC13, adds that he features face tattoos and brown hair with red highlights, along with missing front teeth.
The Austin County Sheriff's Office has advised the public not to approach Saucedo, citing the fact that he is potentially dangerous due to being not handcuffed. In light of the situation, social media has been utilized by authorities to circulate information regarding the inmate's appearance, including sharing an image captured from previous body camera footage.
Community members who might sight Saucedo or have information pertaining to his whereabouts are urged to reach out to the Waller County Sheriff's Office at (979) 826-8282 or to dial 911 in case of an emergency. As they were last seen wearing Lujan jeans, the escapee's details have been made public in the hope that citizens can assist in ensuring his capture.
