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Prisoner attempted to flee after leaving restroom at O'Hare, police say

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CHICAGO (CBS) – A prisoner was charged with trying to escape from authorities at O'Hare Airport Friday night.

Shawn Sutton, 32, of Carson City, Nevada was charged with one felony count of escaping from a peace officer.

Chicago police said around 10:20 p.m., an outside agency was conducting a transport when the male prisoner exited a restroom and attempted to flee on foot.

He was apprehended by police and returned to the transporting agency.

No injuries were reported. 

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