Escaped inmate prompts large scale manhunt in West Hollywood
The inmate who escaped from custody in West Hollywood on Friday morning has been caught, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department.
The suspect, identified as Jeremiah Pike, was located in the 6300 block of Glade Avenue in Woodland Hills Friday evening as of 6:10 p.m.
Pike is reportedly 6 feet, 4 inches tall and was wearing a black shirt, blue jeans and white shoes.
According to LA County Sheriffs, the suspect reportedly walked away from their transport area as they were preparing to escort him to court.
They did not disclose where they were taking him, or why he was in custody in the first place. He was originally arrested on Wednesday.
A huge manhunt spanned around the area of San Vicente Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard, where the West Hollywood Sheriff's station is located.
Surveillance footage from a nearby gym on N. Robertson Boulevard showed Pike using the black shirt to cover his hands — which were still handcuffed — and a blue towel or rag to cover his head and face. He was also barefoot.
According to a witness inside a business in the area, Pike asked to use the phone, where he called and asked an unknown party for a ride.
Additional video shows Pike entering the back of a vehicle