An inmate escaped from a Brooklyn hospital and remains at large, just a day after being arrested on charges of petit larceny and other offenses. Gilberto Sanchez, 50, fled from the Brooklyn Hospital Center in Downtown Brooklyn while receiving treatment around 2 p.m. on Thursday.
Authorities are searching for Sanchez, who is described as approximately 5-foot-6 and weighing around 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing black sweatpants, a white shirt, a blue and black jacket, and yellow and black sneakers.
Sanchez had been taken into custody the previous evening at 7:30 p.m. for petit larceny, resisting arrest, and obstruction of governmental administration. It remains unclear how he managed to escape or why he needed medical attention while in custody.
The escape of Sanchez has raised concerns about the security protocols at the hospital and the handling of inmates in medical care. The ongoing search for Sanchez has prompted law enforcement to intensify efforts to locate and apprehend him before any potential harm can occur.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Gilberto Sanchez is urged to contact authorities immediately. The public is advised to exercise caution and remain vigilant as the search for the escaped inmate continues.
