Inmate climbs concrete fence, escapes jail

JR Ruiz was detained for the crime of rape before he bolted out of the lockup facility in Kalibo on Saturday. AKEAN FORUM
JR Ruiz was detained for the crime of rape before he bolted out of the lockup facility in Kalibo on Saturday. AKEAN FORUM

KALIBO, Aklan – Police launched a manhunt operation against an inmate who bolted the lockup facility of a rehabilitation center in Kalibo.

JR Ruiz climbed the concrete fence at the back of the provincial jail in Barangay Nalook while a religious activity was being conducted around 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Ruiz managed to jump from the perimeter fence without being noticed by the jail guards.   

The inmate was charged with rape in Libacao, Aklan.

Police urged residents to be vigilant as Ruiz is considered dangerous. 

Investigation is ongoing if an accomplice helped Ruiz escape.(With Akean Forum/PN)

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