Alleem Borden was reportedly being held in connection with a stolen car when he escaped while being discharged from Episcopal Hospital, according to US Marshals.
Borden was tracked down to an address in Johnstown, Cambria County, where Marshals said they found him hiding in an attic crawlspace. The 29-year-old "had to be forcibly removed from the attic" and was taken to a local jail while he awaits extradition to Philadelphia, officials said.
“When warrants are issued for persons who escape from custody, or are charged with violent crimes, the public should take comfort knowing there is a professional, dedicated, fugitive task force that specializes in finding people who do not wish to be found," said Supervisory Deputy Marshal Robert Clark.
The Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force, the Philadelphia Police Department's East Detective Division, the Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force, Johnstown Police Department, Cambria County Sheriff’s Office, and Pennsylvania State Police assisted.
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