A manhunt was underway Friday after a detainee slipped out of custody at the Brewster State Police barracks in Putnam County, authorities said. New York State Police identified the escapee as 29‑year‑old Julio C. Sosa of the Bronx, who left the barracks at about 4 p.m. Sosa, who was being held on a nonviolent larceny charge, was last seen wearing all black with a hot‑pink coat, and officials said there is no known threat to the public.
State police issue alert and ask for tips
As reported by Daily Voice, New York State Police Troop K posted an alert naming Sosa and asking anyone who sees him to dial 911 or contact the State Police at (845) 677‑7300. The outlet notes that a New York State Police photo of Sosa was circulated and that he fled the Brewster barracks at around 4 p.m.
Where police searched and what residents reported
The Brewster station is listed at 1672 Route 22 in Brewster on the New York State Police Troop K page, which also includes Troop K's contact line. Local residents posting on a Putnam County Reddit thread said they saw a heavy police presence near the intersection of Route 22 and Route 312 and reported helicopters and drones working the area.
How to report information
Anyone who sees Sosa or has information on his whereabouts is asked to dial 911 or call the New York State Police at (845) 677‑7300, according to the alert shared with the media. This story will be updated as state police release more details.
