Overview
- Marie Steinburg, 75, unlocked her car Monday morning in Edenton and discovered 23-year-old Charles Edward Babb hiding in the back seat.
- She kept her distance, spoke calmly, and offered to get him a coat before retreating to call 911 as he ran from the driveway.
- Edenton Police located Babb nearby within minutes and returned him to custody without injuries to residents.
- Court records list felony escape along with charges of breaking and entering, larceny, and possession of stolen property.
- Deputies said the jailbreak led to an overnight search guided by community tips, and a formal investigation into detention center security is underway.