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Prisoner Escapes From Saarbrücken Courtroom After Sentencing

An extensive weekend manhunt for the convicted 42-year-old remains underway with police seeking public tips.

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Overview

  • The 42-year-old convict, jailed for burglary and theft with a four-and-a-half-year sentence, leapt from a courtroom window on June 20 moments after his verdict.
  • A prison officer suffered minor hand injuries during an attempt to restrain him in the courtroom.
  • Weekend searches in Saarbrücken have so far yielded no leads on the fugitive’s whereabouts.
  • Authorities describe him as bald, 1.90 meters tall, slender and dressed in a white shirt and dark trousers at the time of his escape.
  • Police maintain he poses no significant danger to the public and have appealed for any information or tips.