Overview

• The suspect, involved in a March 7 aggravated robbery in Hanau, escaped custody after a court hearing on Thursday.
• Police confirmed the suspect fled while being escorted from the courthouse to a police transporter.
• Authorities had previously arrested the 29-year-old suspect at a service station on the A7 highway near Kassel on Tuesday.
• The suspect is alleged to have attacked and robbed a 21-year-old with two accomplices; a 22-year-old accomplice was arrested earlier.
• Police have launched an active manhunt, including aerial searches, to locate the fugitive.