Suspect wanted for multiple felonies escapes Indiana hospital, police say

A suspect wanted for multiple felonies after a police chase escaped custody while he was being treated at an Indiana hospital, police say By James Neveau Published November 10, 2026 Updated on November 10, 2026 at A suspect who was detained after leading police on a foot chase in northwest Indiana has escaped custody at a local hospital.

The Details

According to police in Griffith, officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Alton West III on Saturday. West attempted to flee the traffic stop, but his car broke down near the Illinois-Indiana state line.

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From there he attempted to evade officers on foot, and even at one point grabbed an officer’s Taser, according to police.

He was eventually subdued and taken into custody. He was then transported to an area hospital for treatment and observation.

During his stay at the hospital, West removed his medical equipment and fled the facility, and he remains at-large.

Police released a photo of West after his escape:

Anyone who has seen West is asked to call 911 immediately, and not to approach him.