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Douglas County deputies search for Colorado man who escaped from patrol car while in handcuffs

Douglas County deputies search for Colorado man who escaped from patrol car while in handcuffs
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UPDATE: Authorities announced on Feb. 29 that the man who escaped in this case was captured. 

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who escaped from a patrol car while wearing handcuffs. Alexander Reighart was detained for outstanding felony warrants before managing to escape Tuesday night. 

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Alexander Reighart Douglas County

Reighart, 29, was taken into custody near Highway 85 and Town Center Drive at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday on felony warrants for financial crimes and drug violations. 

He escaped and despite an extensive search of the area, deputies could not locate him. 

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Alexander Reighart Douglas County

Reighart is not believed to be a danger to the public. He is described as 5-foot-10, 160 pounds and was last seen wearing green pants, a green jacket and a light gray hoodie. 

Anyone who sees Reighart is urged to call 911. 

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