NEW YORK — Two inmates escaped the notorious Rikers Island prison on Thursday.
One of the inmates was quickly captured and officials located the the second in the water a short time later.
It was unknown what offenses the inmates were convicted of.
BREAKING: Two inmates have escaped Rikers Island Prison. One of them was captured, and the second is on the loose – possibly last seen in the water swimming towards the runway at LaGuardia Airport. Massive search by #NYPD underway.
— NYC Scanner (@NYScanner) June 18, 2020
