An was being held at the former detention center in Binh Thuan during an investigation into a robbery, authorized by Phan Thiet People's Procuracy on 23/6.

At 9 a.m. Tuesday, An exploited a lapse in security, climbed the perimeter fence, and fled northeast.

Lam Dong provincial police issued an urgent alert, requesting assistance from surrounding local authorities. Dozens of officers launched a manhunt.

An was apprehended by criminal investigators on Phuoc Thien Xuan Street, Ham Thang ward. Photo: Nguyen Tu

An was apprehended by criminal investigators on Phuoc Thien Xuan Street, Ham Thang ward. Photo: Nguyen Tu

By 1:30 p.m., An was back in custody, found hiding near Phuoc Thien Xuan, close to the Phan Thiet cemetery, over 10 km from the detention center.

Tu Huynh