South Florida

Escaped Teen Prisoner Back in Custody

Authorities have apprehended a teen prisoner who escaped custody in Fort Lauderdale.

The incident was originally reported in the area of Andrews Avenue and Davie Boulevard on Friday afternoon.

Fort Lauderdale Police said the 17-year-old girl was in handcuffs and was being taken to Broward General Hospital for an unknown medical issue when she escaped.

The teen was in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice and was at the Broward Juvenile Detention Center, police said.

No other information was immediately known.

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