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Inmate gets stuck in hospital walls while trying to escape custody, authorities say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk David Baker, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the incident are available from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, which is investigating the matter. A female inmate attempted to escape while at the Valleywise Health Medical Center.
An unusual incident occurred at a hospital in Phoenix, according to authorities. A female inmate attempted to escape while at the Valleywise Health Medical Center.
The inmate had been allowed to use the restroom, but her actions took an unexpected turn. She became stuck in the hospital walls during her attempted escape.
Further details about the incident are available from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, which is investigating the matter. Local readers can find more information about this unusual escape attempt through the source.
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Category: local Published: July 2, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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