A 20-year-old prisoner is currently on the lam after a daring escape from custody at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport yesterday. According to FOX 13 Seattle, the escapee, identified as John Nino, managed to evade capture following a brazen dash across the airport's pedestrian bridge while being transported by officials.
After slipping through the grasp of two Department of Corrections officers, Nino was last seen at around 8 p.m. as he crossed the railroad tracks, still putting distance between himself and the officers, and was headed in the direction of Highway 99. Navigating his way across this crucible of concrete and steel, he seemingly vanished into the sprawling arteries of Seattle's thoroughfares.
The search for Nino led law enforcement to canvas the area near the airport's light rail station, but to no avail. A statement obtained by KOMO News from the Port of Seattle Police Department (POSPD) confirmed that despite their efforts, the young man remains at large.
As part of the ongoing manhunt, the Department of Corrections has issued a plea to the public, asking people to stay vigilant and report any sightings of John Nino. He is wanted for evading his captors in what many will see, evading the lens of justice with every second that ticks by. The call to action was reported by KIRO 7, who also shared that Nino's last known position was somewhere along International Boulevard after his initial escape.
Officials have not disclosed any details regarding the circumstances that led to Nino's escape nor the nature of his original detention. The DOC, alongside local authorities, are continuing their pursuit, and updates on the status of the search are expected as further information becomes available.
