Police looking for man who escaped custody

The Petersburg Police Department issued a statement yesterday morning asking for any information related to the whereabouts of nineteen year old Chase Martin.

Martin escaped from custody at around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday evening while being evaluated at Petersburg Medical Center for possible medical issues. Martin was being held on charges of Theft and Violating Conditions of Release.

Police believe Martin is still in Petersburg and is asking for anyone with information to contact PPD dispatch at 772-3838.