Juvenile escapes detention after stabbing attempt and theft, Oil City PA


A juvenile escaped from a detention facility in Oil City. He tried to stab a staff member with a knife and stole a cell phone. He may be armed and is believed to be trying to return to Allegheny County. Police are searching for him and advise caution.
Audio|Source: Washington County Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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That's all year. Oil City police are looking for missing juvenile (name withheld), who escaped from Pathways juvenile detention in Oil City at 1789 hours.
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He now may be armed.
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He attempted to stab a staff member with a knife and stole a cell phone from the vehicle before he went to the area.
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He was last seen near Franklin, where he lives with his parents.
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He is wearing a gray hoodie and gray sweatpants.
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Height 5 foot 9, weight 140 pounds.
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Short brown hair and blue eyes with a mark on his right forearm.
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Likely trying to return to Allegheny County.
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Use caution if contact is made. Possibly armed. Contact Oil City Police Department.
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Again, the Oil City Police Department is looking for (name withheld) who escaped from Pathways juvenile detention in Oil City at 1709 hours on September 22nd.
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He may be armed with a knife, attempted to stab a staff member and stole a cell phone from the vehicle before fleeing the Oil City area.
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Last seen near Franklin, where he lives with his parents.
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Wearing a gray hoodie and gray sweatpants.
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Height 5'9 and weighs 140 pounds, short brown hair and blue eyes.
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Mark on his right forearm.
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Likely trying to return to Allegheny County where he resides.
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Contact Oil City Police Department.
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How's been clear, 2314?
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Oil City, PA 16301
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