AURORA, Colo. — A shelter-in-place order was issued for an Aurora neighborhood after a 16-year-old male suspect escaped from custody Sunday morning.
Authorities mentioned that the young male managed to escape and flee when officers were moving him from the Aurora Detention Center located at 14999 E. Alameda Parkway to a nearby patrol car around midday.
They reported that the escapee dashed into the residential area north of the detention center, leading to a directive for residents in that vicinity to stay indoors.
Agent Matthew Longshore from the Aurora Police Department stated that several officers are present in the vicinity, and a boundary has been established as more support units are being deployed.
Longshore said the 16-year-old, who has numerous outstanding warrants for motor vehicle theft and eluding, was initially contacted by officers around 10 a.m. about a stolen vehicle.
The suspect is a Hispanic male with long hair shaved on the sides. He has numerous neck tattoos and pierced ears.
Residents are urged to call 911 if they see him.
