After two days, the search continues in Fort Lauderdale for a murder suspect who escaped police custody at the Broward County Courthouse Friday.
In a statement Saturday, Broward Sheriff's Office says that 21-year-old Dayonte Resiles is armed and he did not act alone in his escape.
"This escape was preplanned, we know that was Dayonte Resiles had accomplices," said Broward Sheriff Scott Israel.
We now know Resiles had some help in his courtroom vanishing act.
Sheriff Israel adds: "We are actively serving a search warrant and applying for search warrants as we speak. There are numerous leads to follow up on."
The Broward Sheriff's Office is leaving no stone unturned saying anyone who aided and abetted the inmate will be brought to justice.
It took a matter of seconds for Resiles to slip out and more than 24 hours later, he is still at large and believed to have access to weapons.
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"He is armed and dangerous; let me repeat that, he is armed and dangerous," says Sheriff Israel.
The accused murderer bolting from the Broward Courthouse Friday morning, broke free of his handcuffs and shackles while making a run for it.
Frank Celone, a witness to the chaotic scene, said: "Right before he got there he pulled the buttons on his uniform. It looked like they were already ripped at the legs. Came right out of it. He had on a pair of black shorts and a white t-shirt and the bailiff ran to get him."
Resiles slipped out of the bailiff's grasp and escaped down a stairwell. Panic qucikly spread inside and outside the courthouse. Police followed up on several leads Friday searching through neighborhoods and apartments.
Authorities say it is now a nationwide manhunt but they are focusing on the tri-county area in Florida. Per protocol, BSO has also launched and internal affairs investigation.
"We will look at every aspect of this escape right now but right now today or focus is on capturing this escaped murder suspect back and bringing him back in custody," said Sheriff Israel.
If you think you've seen Resiles call 911 immediately. Broward Crime Stoppers is now offering a $20,000 reward for any information leading to his arrest following a $10,000 contribution.
