Man escapes from police custody at hospital, Griffith police say

Escape Man escapes from police custody at hospital, Griffith police say Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. By ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Tuesday, November 10, 2026 8:48PM Share Follow ABC7 on Google GRIFFITH, Ind. (WLS) -- Police are searching for a man who escaped custody while at a hospital in northwest Indiana. On Saturday, police tried to stop Alton West III, who was driving onto I-80/94, Griffith police said. The reason for the traffic stop was not released. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch West's vehicle became disabled near the Indiana-Illinois state line. West allegedly tried to runaway and tried to take a Taser from an officer. The man was then taken into custody and was taken to a local hospital for medical evaluation. Morgan Park High School students walk out after football team staff changes 15 minutes ago Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, cut off his ankle monitor, DOJ says 32 minutes ago Ex-officer convicted of killing Massachusetts pregnant woman to keep her quiet about sex abuse 1 hour ago Police did not say why the West needed medical care. West then removed his medical equipment and fled the hospital without being medically discharged or released from police custody. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call 911. No other information was available. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics GRIFFITH ESCAPE TRAFFIC STOP Truck stolen by TN prison escapee sat in IL for over 1 day: police As manhunt for escaped murderer continues, friends and family of victim speak out Gracie, giraffe on the loose in Texas, found, authorities say Escaped wallaby found safe near NJ shopping center Watch Live ON NOW Morgan Park HS students walk out after football team staff changes 15 minutes ago Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, cut off his ankle monitor, DOJ says 32 minutes ago Ex-cop convicted of killing MA woman to keep her quiet about abuse 1 hour ago Suburban mother released on bond after 15 months in ICE custody 3 minutes ago Suburban chiropractor accused of secretly recording patients sentenced 18 minutes ago 49ers/Raiders fans ejected, arrested after fights at Levi's Stadium 44 minutes ago Juanita Boyd cold case solved after 40 years in NW Indiana Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich releases new prison memoir 14 minutes ago