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Zambo police launch manhunt to recapture escapee-detainee

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Dec. 20 (PNA) -- A police investigator is in hot water following the escape of a detainee from his custody in the Halls of Justice in this city.

Senior Supt. Luisito Magnaye, Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) director, on Tuesday said he ordered the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) to conduct a thorough investigation on the incident.

Magnaye said placed under investigation is PO1 Ronie Boy Torres, an investigator of the Police Station 11.

Magnaye said Torres was escorting a detainee, Marvin Francisco, who escaped around 1:20 p.m. at the Hall of Justice in Barangay Sta. Barbara, this city.

He said Torres was waiting for the promulgation of a court resolution and issuance of commitment order when Francisco escaped from his custody.

“It appeared the detainee have thought of escaping after learning he would be committed to the city jail,” he added.

Francisco, 27, a resident of Barangay Sta. Catalina is charged for violation of Republic Act 6539 otherwise known as the Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972.

Magnaye said Francisco was recently arrested by the anti-carnapping unit of ZCPO in Barangay Sta. Catalina.

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