An hours-long manhunt in Houston, Texas, has come to an end after authorities successfully apprehended an inmate who escaped during transport from a court appearance. The escapee, Nigel Thomas Sanders, aged 35, was taken into custody around 3 a.m. on Friday, nearly 12 hours after his escape occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. the previous day. The Harris County Sheriff's Office confirmed the news on social media.
Sanders, who was in custody for three burglaries and one unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, managed to escape while being transported back to the jail. Harris County Chief Phillip Bosquez revealed during a news briefing that Sanders appeared to have facilitated his escape on the way back from court.
