Overview

• The inmate, recently admitted to Alhaurín de la Torre prison, claimed to have swallowed a mobile phone on April 20, prompting an emergency hospital transfer.
• He was taken under Guardia Civil custody to the Hospital Clínico de Málaga for examination, where medical staff confirmed the ingestion.
• During the consultation, the prisoner escaped on foot despite being handcuffed and under supervision by Guardia Civil officers.
• The escape occurred on Sunday, April 20, 2025, and a manhunt to locate the fugitive is currently ongoing as of April 22.
• The incident highlights vulnerabilities in prisoner transport protocols, particularly during medical emergencies in external facilities.