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Police search for escaped inmate in Ålesund - Manhunt continues with public assistance requested
Ålesund, Norway
Reported 7 hours ago(Mar 9, 2026, 1:00 PM)
Police are searching for a 19-year-old man who escaped from police custody at 13:22. He is described as 190 cm tall, slim, with dark curly hair, wearing a red sweater and red pants. The suspect is wanted for serious crimes including violence and threats.
Analysis
Police search for escaped inmate in Ålesund - Manhunt continues with public assistance requested. The escape occurred during a walk outside the police station in Øvre Strandgate. The inmate was wearing red clothing but may have changed. Police are actively searching and have requested public assistance in locating the suspect.
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- PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Police search for escaped inmate in Ålesund - Manhunt continues with public assistance requested
Police are searching for a 19-year-old man who escaped from police custody at 13:22. He is described as 190 cm tall, slim, with dark curly hair, wearing a red sweater and red pants. The suspect is wanted for serious crimes including violence and threats.
Reported 7 hours ago(Mar 9, 2026, 1:00 PM) - PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Police search for suspect in jogging clothes
Police are actively searching for a suspect in Ålesund. The suspect is described as a Norwegian citizen of Southeast European origin, light-skinned, with dark curly hair, wearing red jogging clothes (pants and sweater) and blue/purple Crocs shoes.
Reported 5 hours ago(Mar 9, 2026, 3:06 PM) - PolitietOfficial
Norwegian Police
Inmate escape in Ålesund
Inmate escaped during outdoor exercise near police station in Ålesund. He was wearing red clothes but may have changed.
Reported 4 hours ago(Mar 9, 2026, 4:32 PM)