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Uploaded: 2026-05-27T01:11:06.000Z
Description: Two inmates escaped from Men's Central Jail in Los Angeles. Police are actively searching the area, with one inmate last seen running south on Alameda Street, initially wearing a white tank top and black pants, but later reported to be unclothed.

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Two inmates escaped from Men's Central Jail in Los Angeles. Police are actively searching the area, with one inmate last seen running south on Alameda Street, initially wearing a white tank top and black pants, but later reported to be unclothed.

Inmate Detained After Escape From Jail

The building on the northeast corner on Broadway and Alpine, just in case there's anyone else outstanding. But as of right now, they are detaining one in waist chain.

 That's affirmative. I'm on site with the suspect that has the waist chain. Do we know if there's any more outstanding suspects or is this only one?

 Okay, and can I get an IRC or a CJ, uh, Sam?

The building on the northeast corner on Broadway and Alpine, just in case there's anyone else outstanding. But as of right now, they are detaining one in waist chain. 850 Sam 1, did you have traffic? That's affirmative. I'm on site with the suspect that has the waist chain. Do we know if there's any more outstanding suspects or is this only one? It's been confirmed only one, sir. Okay, and can I get an IRC or a CJ, uh, Sam?

Police have detained the escaped inmate wearing waist chains. No other suspects are outstanding.

85 Watch Street, we're code 6 on incident 4227.

 LAPD unit confirming, there was just one outstanding suspect, that was it, no others.

 He was waist chained, so that's the guy, should be the guy.

85 Watch Street, we're code 6 on incident 4227. 85, Watch Street, roger. LAPD unit confirming, there was just one outstanding suspect, that was it, no others. He was waist chained, so that's the guy, should be the guy.

Police confirm the escaped inmate is the only suspect and was last seen wearing waist chains.

Clothing suspect number 2, male unknown, shorts, jumped over the fence onto the tracks.

 Roger, they have the sheriff's air unit overhead already, so we're going to stay away from that one.

 Central unit, the sheriff's have the air unit over.

Clothing suspect number 2, male unknown, shorts, jumped over the fence onto the tracks. Roger, they have the sheriff's air unit overhead already, so we're going to stay away from that one. Central unit, the sheriff's have the air unit over. 1 X 93, show me backing. X 93, roger.

Once again, the description, a male Black, possibly 30 to 40 years old, short, short hair.

 He had like a fuzzy goatee and thin build, probably 160 to 170 pounds.

 Okay, and the clothing description, please?

Once again, the description, a male Black, possibly 30 to 40 years old, short, short hair. He had like a fuzzy goatee and thin build, probably 160 to 170 pounds. Okay, and the clothing description, please? Yes, sir, when he jumped the fence,

Authorities are focusing on locating the single escaped inmate with assistance from an air unit.

A.A. you're gonna have 27 Eddie where you need it, sir.

 I need someone still on Main Street and Roundout Street. Main Street and Roundout Street.

 And then just a little bit to the north of that is an entrance into the parking lot that's directly to the northeast of this homeless encampment.

 And that's the only other way out from there, so...

Okay, sounds good.A.A. you're gonna have 27 Eddie where you need it, sir. I need someone still on Main Street and Roundout Street. Main Street and Roundout Street. And then just a little bit to the north of that is an entrance into the parking lot that's directly to the northeast of this homeless encampment. And that's the only other way out from there, so...

An air unit is assisting with the search.

 182, 182, additional from LA County Sheriff's. It's one suspect that escaped, not two. Suspect's a male, Black, 30 to 40 years, short hair, gold teeth, thin build, 160 to 170 pounds with a waist chain to the front. Additional incident for 199.

3, suspect in Adam 2 on that incident. 3, roger. 182, 182, additional. 2 Robert, first. Helicopter over that. 182, 182, additional from LA County Sheriff's. It's one suspect that escaped, not two. Suspect's a male, Black, 30 to 40 years, short hair, gold teeth, thin build, 160 to 170 pounds with a waist chain to the front. Additional incident for 199. 3, roger. FB 21, show us backing. FB 21, roger. 1, roger.

Authorities confirm only one inmate escaped, not two. A helicopter is assisting in the search.

I don't think so, we didn't see him, he was waist chained apparently and has no clothing,

 he also jumped over the razor wire fence, so I'm assuming he's probably got some cuts

 Okay, copy, so if you're good with it, we'll break off from this spot here and we'll push

I don't think so, we didn't see him, he was waist chained apparently and has no clothing, he also jumped over the razor wire fence, so I'm assuming he's probably got some cuts on him. Okay, copy, so if you're good with it, we'll break off from this spot here and we'll push us further south from this location. Okay.

One inmate may have injuries from jumping a razor wire fence. Police are expanding their search southward.

 Hey sir, so an update on that male Black adult, definitely completely naked.

 He actually ditched his clothes when he was running,

That's almost encampment. Adam 2 copies. Arrow, you by for 501 Lincoln? Yeah, go ahead. Hey sir, so an update on that male Black adult, definitely completely naked. He actually ditched his clothes when he was running, and he is going to be...

One escaped inmate discarded his clothes while fleeing and is now completely unclothed.

Alameda and Alpine, running southbound towards Alameda. Correction, suspect was seen, Alameda and Alpine, then right on towards Broadway.

 Suspect is a male, black, white tank top, black pants, handcuffed with his hands hidden underneath his shirt. Code 2, incident 4227, RD 111.

 A2, show me responding code 3 to that call. It's going to be the suspect from the shirt from the airship.

 Any air unit coming in on central frequency, Alameda and Alpine, for a suspect.

Alameda and Alpine, running southbound towards Alameda. Correction, suspect was seen, Alameda and Alpine, then right on towards Broadway. Suspect is a male, black, white tank top, black pants, handcuffed with his hands hidden underneath his shirt. Code 2, incident 4227, RD 111. A2, show me responding code 3 to that call. It's going to be the suspect from the shirt from the airship. Any air unit coming in on central frequency, Alameda and Alpine, for a suspect.

One escaped inmate was last seen running southbound on Alameda, wearing a white tank top and black pants.

 Can you, uh, TSP unit in the area, can you, uh, 10-9 the location?

 It's going to be 441 Boucher and CJ, 441 Boucher Street.

 And if we can get a unit that's going to come in here to just post up, it's going to be Roundout Street and Main.

 South of that fence line is where this giant homeless encampment starts at.

A TSP unit in the area? Can you, uh, TSP unit in the area, can you, uh, 10-9 the location? It's going to be 441 Boucher and CJ, 441 Boucher Street. And if we can get a unit that's going to come in here to just post up, it's going to be Roundout Street and Main. There's a fence there. South of that fence line is where this giant homeless encampment starts at. Any OCS unit in the area? And LAPD is receiving...

Police are coordinating units to monitor areas near the jail and a nearby encampment.

TSD, you've been patched in with East LA and TST. I have Lieutenant Martinez advising of two MCJ escapees. MCJ, 4041 Boucher, correction, 441 Boucher. Do I have a TST unit in the area that can respond?

Police have received a report of two inmates who escaped from Men's Central Jail.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 441 Bauchet St.

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