Press Conference: Houston police search for escaped fugitive in Downtown Houston

Houston law enforcement is searching for escaped inmate Nigel Thomas Sanders in downtown Houston. Sanders, in custody for three burglaries and unlawful possession of a weapon, escaped during transport from a court appearance. He hijacked a car, which crashed shortly after, and fled on foot. He was last seen near the bayou after briefly holding a staffer hostage. The University of Houston Downtown was locked down but has since given the all-clear. Report sightings to 911 immediately.
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[@scottwilliams8334]

Very nice looking gentleman. I can't believe he would do anything but help the community.

[@tonydavila6594]

Too many People have escaped from Texas already...🤦‍♂️

[@eddiearmijo6635]

Self Release. Why wait for the Judge.

[@Erikcasas64]

Yes because I was lynched alot Emmett Till.

[@snowman1588]

😂😂

[@lowkey1630]

How he get a knife is the question 🤦

[@J.P.82]

This guy looks borderline mentally retarted how did he escape custody smh

[@Grey-dt6yf]

Usual suspect. They descend from Europe

[@eezyclsmooth9035]

Apprehend subject by any and all means necessary. Use "Extreme Prejudice"!

[@sandlotkrew8778]

W H I T E !!!

[@miningcrypto.online]

One out of 100

[@jeanettesmith765]

Criminals come in all colors,

[@lalo80adams71]

He's hiding out at Scott Adams house...

[@Supernatural2276]

Usual suspects!

[@GetSocialButterfly]

👦🏿Manne that’s racist!!! Why do white people get all the fame? One more question manne. Where is my Daddy?🤣

[@Gunny713]

Quick everyone check under their couch right now

[@philliphall5198]

So funny watching the cops looking around 😂😂😂

[@AlldatJazz-rw9wy]

He's gonna get more time, when they catch him. Just stupid.... And he better hope they don't get the feds involved. Dudes out here crashing out...😒

[@lilstrap7041]

How the guards not paying attention I’ve been locked up before and that’s impossible

[@lalo80adams71]

He's hiding out at Scott Adam's house..

[@weldgang2569]

Haha harris county look like clowns i been to jail alot of times there aint no way to escape theres like 6 checkpoints to go to court cameras everywhere searches at 2 checkpoints crazy dude made it out

[@trinaisspeakin4539]

He was being transported…not in the facility.

[@KaysWorld4]

@@trinaisspeakin4539I thought the jail and court were in the same building.

[@mzliz1249]

How does this happen?!!!

[@PabloGarcia-qk7sf]

Give him a cup off water feed him and tell him good luck bro😢

[@TerpnJohn]

How ?!??!?!

[@ladydi4051]

THAT'S WHY Y'ALL SHOULD "KEEP" HANDCUFFS ON "ALL" THEM IMMATES "AT & FROM COURTS & WHEN TRANSFERRING THEM .Y'ALL COPS SHOULD BE KEEPING AN EYE ON THEM "ALWAYS"(24/7 DAILY).THAT'S THE JOB Y'ALL "APPLIED" FOR..SO QUIT!MISSING UP & GET THE JOB DONE & FIND HIM &"RETURN" HIM BACK TO PRISON..WHERE HE "BELONGS"!

[@doylefoust4802]

A pic helps!

[@jamie6387]

0:45

[@velvetice100]

He a killa 😮

[@MariaSanchez-pd9td]

Look, if he jumped in the bayou to escape, let him go, the gators'll get him in no time

[@coach.c.3889]

Lol wth 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@andrewcarr2416]

He doesn’t identify as a prisoner, so the woke correctional staff let him walk out.

[@robertmanzanares4269]

Picture of the donut dollies that let him run free .

[@lendaryreviews]

😂don’t worry the cartel is protecting him and most likely this was all planned 😂

[@Bowie_knife_713]

I know him

[@kirstinedmonds3165]

MEXICO 🇲🇽

[@user-cy1kx4wm1c]

Hahaha hahaha 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@davidfoley726]

What has happened to the diversity of the leadership of Houston’s law enforcement since Mayor Turner left????

[@Bowie_knife_713]

😂😂😂😂

[@pandapete2023]

OH LET HIM GO FREE....