Prisoner Escape Video From McDonald’s
“After watching this video, I am highly disturbed and disappointed by the procedures the private transportation driver used during the transfer of this suspect to our jail,” said Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr.
“In the first video clip we provided, about 11 seconds in, the suspect appears to be struggling with his leg brace, and no shackles were used,” Sheriff Martinez said. “We believe shackles could have prevented the suspect from getting away,” he said. “We also believe the suspect may have been manipulating his leg brace during the trip and was apparently continuing to disable the device when he exited the SUV,” the sheriff said.
“After acquiring these surveillance videos, Lake County Sheriff’s Department investigators were able to reveal conflicting statements made to our officers by the driver,” Sheriff Martinez said. “This driver initially told our officers the suspect jumped out of a window, but the video clearly shows him exiting through a door to the vehicle. We are looking into this matter as part of an extensive review of the case.”
“I find it appalling that REDI Transports failed to use appropriate caution and may have put the public at risk.”
The search continues for 22-year-old Leon Taylor, of Hammond, Indiana. He is described as a black male, 6 feet tall, and about 162 pounds. He has hazel eyes and brown hair. He faces charges including murder and marijuana possession.
Anyone with information on Taylor’s whereabouts is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately.
