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Authorities Searching For Man Who Escaped Custody In Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Allegheny County Sheriff's deputies and Pittsburgh Police officers are searching for a 22-year-old man who escaped law enforcement custody in downtown Pittsburgh.

Officials said the suspect, Robert Logsdon, was being transported from a neighboring borough by a state constable on Monday evening when he escaped at the intersection of Fort Pitt Boulevard and Stanwix Street. It happened around 6:25 p.m.

He kicked out a window and got away, authorities said.

According to Bellevue Police, Logsdon was arrested in their borough and was being transported to the Allegheny County Jail on three arrest warrants.

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(Photo Credit: Allegheny County Sheriff's Office/Facebook)

He is described as being 5-foot-8-inches tall, 170 pounds and has brown hair and green eyes.

Logsdon was last seen wearing a black sleeveless shirt and dark pants on Stanwix Street between Fourth and Forbes avenues.

He also has a small cross tattoo under his left eye.

Anyone who sees him is warned not to approach him; instead, call 911. Those who have information on Logsdon's whereabouts are asked to call the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office.

Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.

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