Nederland police: Handcuffed man on the lam after jumping out of a moving patrol car in Boulder Canyon
By Mitchell Byars, Camera Staff Writer
Posted: 08/27/2012 10:38:56 AM MDT
Updated: 08/27/2012 12:48:48 PM MDT
Nederland police continue to search for an arrestee who escaped from the back of a police car Sunday night in Boulder Canyon while officers were transporting him to the Boulder County Jail, according to a news release.
At around 8 p.m. Nederland police arrested Mason Crosby Lewis, 34, on suspicion of various misdemeanor charges after an incident at a local restaurant, according to the release.
While driving to the jail, Lewis -- who was handcuffed in the rear seat -- managed to break out a window near the 36 mile marker of Boulder Canyon Drive and escape before officers could stop the patrol car.
Nederland officers as well as a K9 search team from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office searched the area but did not find Lewis. Police do not believe Lewis is a threat to the public. He is likely still in handcuffs and may be in need of medical attention.
Lewis is described as 5 feet 10inches, weighing between 130 and 150 pounds with brown hair and eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a red button shirt and tennis shoes. Lewis -- who police say is a transient -- has numerous previous arrests, including assault and obstructing a police officer.
Anyone with information about Lewis' location can call the Nederland Police Department at 303-258-3250.