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'Armed and dangerous' inmate escapes Atlanta hospital, steals gun and SUV: police
By Bonny Chu
Published December 01, 2025
An inmate described by authorities as "armed and dangerous" is on the run after escaping from an Atlanta hospital early Monday.
The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office said inmate Timothy Shane fled Grady Memorial Hospital after being taken there for a medical evaluation following a reported suicide attempt.
Shane was transported to the hospital around 8 p.m. Sunday by National Emergency Medical Services and sheriff’s deputies, according to the office. Officials said he escaped around 1:20 a.m. Monday while in a deputy’s custody.
While escaping, Shane reportedly stole two cars as well as a handgun and crossed multiple county lines, the police said.
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Timothy Shane reportedly escaped from Grady Memorial Hospital on Dec. 1, 2025. (Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office)
Police said after Shane escaped from the hospital, an owner of a nearby stolen SUV reported that a Glock handgun went missing from the vehicle. Authorities believe Shane first fled the hospital area on foot before stealing the parked SUV. He later crashed the vehicle and again escaped on foot, possibly carrying the handgun. Surveillance footage captured him leaving the scene while wearing a blue hospital gown and no shoes.
Timothy Shane reportedly escaped from Grady Memorial Hospital on foot before stealing and crashing an SUV. (Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office)
Investigators said Shane was then caught on camera stealing a silver Pontiac Grand Prix, bearing Georgia Tag RWN9945, near the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, roughly 1 mile away from the hospital. The vehicle was then found abandoned in Henry County, roughly a 45-minute drive southeast, police reported. Investigators added that Shane was not located in the area, but confirmed that he requested an Uber ride to a residence in South Rockdale, approximately another 40-minute ride north.
Shane was last seen wearing a red hoodie and dark blue pants but without shoes. He is described as a White male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a buzz-style haircut.
Inmate Shane was last seen wearing a red hoodie and dark blue pants but without any shoes, police said. (Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office)
The sheriff’s office said Shane has a history of fleeing and a record that includes felony drug and weapons charges. Authorities warn he should be considered "armed and dangerous."
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Grady Memorial Hospital told Fox News Digital that its policy requires custodial law enforcement agencies to maintain "one-to-one oversight" of inmates receiving treatment at the hospital at all times.
Grady Memorial Hospital seen on Jan. 21, 2003, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Frank Mullen)
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"Our agency along with other assisting agencies have multiple units in the area searching for inmate Shane," the office said.
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