Police: Man who escaped custody while handcuffed arrested in North Carolina

Aaron Christopher Murphy, 35, was arrested in North Carolina after escaping from police custody on Tuesday, Nov.14.

FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WOLO)–The Forest Acres Police Department says the man who escaped police custody while handcuffed has been arrested.

Aaron Christopher Murphy was arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina after investigators say they received tips from the public.

Investigators say Murphy was still wearing his broken handcuffs on his wrists when he was arrested.

“We knew we would get him. It was only a matter of time. I don’t imagine he was too comfortable wearing those for eight days but now with his escape, he’s just ensured he will likely be locked up for a lot longer,” says FAPD Chief Don Robinson.

Last week while being escorted into the Forest Acres Police Department for questioning in connection with a commercial burglary, Murphy managed to escape by breaking away from officers, running and jumping into Eight Mile Creek behind the library, say Forest Acres officers.

Investigators say they are still investigating how he got to North Carolina.

“We want to thank the public that called in numerous tips to us and Crimestoppers throughout this search. A strong partnership between communities and our police ensure our streets remain as safe as possible,” Chief Robinson adds.

He will be charged with unlawful escape, resisting arrest, providing false information to law enforcement, burglary in the second degree, and larceny.