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id: 960a405b06
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 02:21 CST
updated: 2026-11-10 15:36 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Police seek man who escaped Indiana hospital custody

Northwest Indiana police are searching for Alton West III, who police say escaped from a hospital after fleeing officers during an arrest.

Section: [Public Safety](/chicago/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Alton West III](/chicago/wiki/alton-west-iii.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC Chicago](https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suspect-wanted-for-multiple-felonies-escapes-indiana-hospital-police-say/4014710/), 2026-11-10 02:21 CST: Suspect wanted for multiple felonies escapes Indiana hospital, police say
- [FOX 32 Chicago](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/indiana-man-wanted-after-escaping-police-custody-hospital), 2026-11-10 15:36 CST: Indiana man wanted after escaping police custody at hospital

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