Philadelphia prisoner escape: Alleem Borden captured by authorities after less than 4 days on the run
US Marshals capture Philly escapee Alleem Borden after less than 4 days on the run
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PHILADELPHIA - Alleem Borden, a Philadelphia prisoner who ran from police during a hospital visit Monday morning, was captured by U.S. Marshals Thursday.
During a press conference Thursday afternoon, Deputy Marshal Robert Clark of the United States Marshals Service announced the details of the successful capture.
Borden was found on the other side of the state in Johnstown, PA approximately 90 minutes east of Pittsburgh.
Coincidentally, he was found in Cambria County, where Borden was charged with attempted escape back in 2020.
U.S. Marshals announce arrest of escaped Philadelphia prisoner Alleem Bordan
Deputy Marshal Robert Clark of the United States Marshals Service announces the details into the arrest of escaped Philadelphia prisoner Alleem Bordan.
Upon further investigation, officials discovered Borden was picked up by two known Philadelphia associates Tuesday evening, who drove him directly to Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
They found out Borden stayed at an apartment on Wagner Street from Tuesday night until 9 a.m. Wednesday morning.
At around 11:15 a.m, Thursday, a team of U.S. Marshals surrounded and investigated the apartment with no luck.
They believe Borden reached out to another woman who had previous ties to Philadelphia.
The woman resided on the 300 block of David Street in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. U.S. Marshals then surrounded the home at 2 p.m.
According to Marshals, the 29-year-old was inside a home hiding in an attic crawl space.
The woman who knew Borden from her time in Philadelphia was at the home when Marshals arrived, and she confirmed the escapee was inside.
Borden was forcibly removed from the attic and apprehended.
U.S. Marshals provided new pictures and videos showing the moments just after Borden was captured.
He was taken to Cambria County Prison until he can be extradited back to Philadelphia.
"When warrants issued for persons charged with violent crimes, the public should take comfort in knowing that there is a professional, dedicated investigative fugitive task force that specializes in finding people who do not want to be found," said Clark.
Philadelphia prisoner escape: Search for Alleem Bordan who fled from hospital in handcuffs
Alleem Bordan, 29, was in custody for a vehicle theft and escaped while being discharged from a hospital in Kensington Monday morning.
Borden, 29, ran from police while still handcuffed after being discharged from Episcopal Hospital in Kensington around 7 a.m. Monday.
Video of his mad dash through a gas station parking lot was shared by investigators shortly after he became the fifth Philly prisoner to escape in the last year.
Investigators later shared video of Borden leaving a home in North Philadelphia just after his escape using a coat to cover his handcuffs.
Investigators feared that Borden, an accused narcotics user who was being held for vehicle theft, may have had access to firearms during his time on the run.
The U.S. Marshals Office issued a $2.5K reward for information on Borden's capture.