Handcuffed prisoner escapes from warrant van

    March 24, 2011

    Nothing like starting your day with a prison escape.

    The Associated Press reports a handcuffed prisoner broke free last night, and authorities are looking for him. In custody on drug charges, the man fled from a warrant unit van while in Center City.

    Jose Vasquez is about 5-feet-7, weighs about 170 pounds, and was wearing a light hooded sweater and blue jeans. He has tattoos on both forearms, and the 21-year-old is described as having “droopy” eyes.

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