Coverage dated November 9, 2026 to November 10, 2026

Man sought after escaping from police custody while at Northwest Indiana hospital

Headline from WGN Chicago

Police are searching for a man who escaped from police custody while at a hospital in Northwest Indiana.

WGN Chicago's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

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NBC Chicago
Suspect wanted for multiple felonies escapes Indiana hospital, police say (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Nov 9, 2026
NBC Chicago's feed description
Police sirens from a cruiser.
ABC 7 Chicago
Man escapes from police custody at hospital, Griffith police say (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Nov 10, 2026
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
Police are searching for a man who escaped custody while at the hospital in northwest Indiana.
Fox32 Chicago
Indiana man wanted after escaping police custody at hospital (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Nov 10, 2026
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
Police in northwest Indiana are searching for a man who allegedly escaped from a hospital after fleeing a traffic stop and attempting to disarm an officer. Alton West III is wanted on five active felony arrest warrants following the Nov. 7 incident, according to the Griffith Police Department.
WGN Chicago
Man sought after escaping from police custody while at Northwest Indiana hospital (opens WGN Chicago)
Published Nov 10, 2026
WGN Chicago's feed description
Police are searching for a man who escaped from police custody while at a hospital in Northwest Indiana.