On the early afternoon of Saturday, May 31, a guard at the correctional facility reported that an inmate receiving treatment at Traunstein Hospital was on the run .
Update, 15:38 – Inmate Spotted
The Traunstein Police later announced that a witness spotted a suspicious individual on Sunday, June 1, around 9 a.m. in the local area of Felden/Bernau , who is highly likely to be the escaped inmate.
Due to a delay in reporting this sighting to the police, the fugitive could not be located by police forces.
The inmate was described as follows: approximately 184 cm tall, with black hair approximately 6-7 cm long, a dark ten-day beard, and a scar located left of his thyroid . At the time of the sighting, he was wearing a red baseball shirt, gray shorts, a dark baseball cap, and Crocs shoes . He was also seen riding a black bicycle with green lettering.
Authorities have stated that there is currently no danger to the public . They continue to urge anyone who sees the fugitive or has suspicious information related to the escape to immediately contact the police emergency number 110 or the Traunstein Police Inspection at 0861/9730-0 .
Update, Sunday, June 1, 8:46 – Search Continues on Sunday
In response to inquiries, the Oberbayern Süd Police Headquarters confirmed that there are no new findings regarding the fugitive inmate. The man continues to be sought.
The inmate escaped during treatment at Traunstein Hospital on Saturday (May 31). The 35-year-old man was serving time for theft-related offenses and was in the hospital for surgery due to a right thigh injury. He took advantage of a window of opportunity to escape. According to reports, he fled over a hill in an initially unknown direction.
Large Police Operation – Description of the Individual
Several patrols, a police helicopter, and dogs have been deployed in the search for the escaped inmate. He has been described as 180-184 cm tall , having approximately 6-7 cm long black hair with receding hairlines, and a dark ten-day beard. At the time of his escape, he was wearing a white tank top with blue seams and light blue pants. The right pant leg was torn and bloodstained . He was barefoot, wearing only gray socks.
Authorities assert that there is no immediate danger to the public from the 35-year-old inmate. However, they advise against engaging with suspicious individuals, not to pick up hitchhikers, and to notify the police promptly if anything suspicious arises.
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Update, 17:48 – Further Details from Traunstein Police
Press Release from Traunstein Police in full:
The 35-year-old inmate was undergoing an operation for a right thigh injury at the hospital. During a favorable moment , he exploited the opportunity to flee through the emergency department over an architectural hill and then in an unknown direction.
Following this, a large-scale search operation was initiated involving local police units, a police helicopter, and dog handlers. However, to date, there has been no success.
The fugitive can be described as follows: approximately 184 cm tall, black hair 6-7 cm long, dark ten-day beard, and a scar to the left of the throat . At the time of the escape, he wore a white tank top with blue seams and light blue pants, the right leg of which was torn and bloodstained. He was also barefoot, wearing only gray socks.
Authorities have stated that there is no imminent danger to the public.
If spotted, the police urge immediate contact via the emergency number 110 or the Traunstein Police Inspection at 0861/9873-0 .
(Press Release from Oberbayern Süd Police)
Update, 17:40 – Search Continues
According to the Oberbayern Süd Police , the search for this individual is ongoing.
The person matches the following description:
The suspect is 182 cm tall, slender, and speaks high German . He has short black hair approximately six centimeters in length with receding hairlines and a dark ten-day beard. He was wearing a white tank top with blue seams and light blue pajama pants, with the right leg cut off. At the time of escape, he was barefoot, wearing gray socks. He does not wear glasses but has a noticeable scar next to his thyroid.
Initial Report:
Press Release from the Police Headquarters OBS in full:
The individual is currently serving time at the correctional facility and was receiving treatment at Traunstein Hospital . That is where he managed to escape.
He is 35 years old, 184 cm tall, wearing a white shirt, and pants with a cut-off leg.
Authorities emphasize that there is currently no danger to the public. Nevertheless, they ask the public not to approach suspicious individuals, not to pick up hitchhikers, and to contact law enforcement about any suspicious activity. (Press Release from Oberbayern Süd Police)