‘Dangerous’ murder suspect escapes prison transport van at McDonald’s drive-thru

Published December 16, 2020 5:08pm ET



Police are conducting a manhunt after a murder suspect allegedly fled a prison transport van while it was stopped at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Indiana.

Leon Taylor, 22, who was shackled with a belly chain, handcuffs, and leg restraints, managed to flee from an open window of a REDI Transports van during a visit to the fast-food restaurant on Monday and is at large, according to Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr.

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