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Authorities Warn Public About Beaver Co. Jail Escapee: 'Do Not Approach Him'

BEAVER, Pa. (KDKA) -- Authorities in Beaver County are alerting the public to be on guard after an inmate escaped from the Beaver County Jail.

According to the Beaver County Emergency Services Facebook page, John Broman is described as a white male who is 5-feet-10-inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds. He has brown hair.

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(Photo Courtesy: Beaver County Emergency Services/Facebook)

He was last seen a blue shirt, blue jeans and black shoes.

UPDATE: SUSPECT IS IN CUSTODY Be alert of an escapee from the Beaver County Jail. Subject is a white male, 5'10", 160...

Posted by Beaver County Emergency Services on Thursday, January 7, 2021

They say if you see him do not approach him; instead, call 911 immediately.

Authorities have called a news conference at 2:30 p.m.

Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.

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