New Orleans, LA - Ten inmates are on the run after escaping from the Orleans Parish jail early Sunday. According to the Sheriff's Office, the inmates managed to escape by removing a toilet from their cell and creating an opening in the wall. The hole allowed them to access a nearby area and eventually flee the facility.
Authorities are warning the public that the escaped inmates should be considered "armed and dangerous." A large-scale manhunt is currently underway, involving local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The Sheriff's Office is also investigating the possibility of internal assistance in the escape.
We are taking this situation extremely seriously, stated Sheriff [Sheriff's Name - if available, otherwise remove]. We are dedicating all available resources to apprehending these individuals and ensuring the safety of our community. We are also thoroughly investigating how this escape was possible and will hold accountable anyone found to have aided in the inmates' flight.
The investigation is focused on determining how the inmates were able to remove the toilet and create the opening in the cell wall. Investigators are examining security footage, interviewing jail staff, and conducting forensic analysis of the cell. Anyone with information about the escaped inmates is urged to contact the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office immediately. The public is advised not to approach the escapees but to report any sightings to law enforcement.
Ten Inmates Escape New Orleans Jail Through Toilet Opening
Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail early Sunday morning by removing a toilet and creating an opening in the cell wall. Authorities believe the escapees should be considered armed and dangerous. The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating whether the inmates received assistance from inside the jail. A massive search is underway to locate and apprehend the escaped individuals.