Felony suspect escapes hospital by crawling through ceiling, caught hiding in hot tub
By Abby Smith, Marina Garcia
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) reports that a suspect in custody on felony charges escaped by breaking through a restroom ceiling while being seen at a local hospital around 4:48 p.m. on Feb. 3.
According to court documents, Seann Patrick Siegfried was taken to Penrose Main Hospital for medical clearance. Police say that while waiting for Siegfried to use the restroom, another patient told them a man entered her room by crawling out of the ceiling before running.
After escaping the hospital, Siegfried then made his way across the street to Jason Pachon’s home, according to police.
Pachon tells KRDO13 that living next to a hospital has led to some strange encounters, but this was a first.
“I came over here to the pantry to grab some stuff, and I just look over and I have a shot of like, half my yard. I just watch this guy. I’m like, staring at him the whole time, just walk over here and then sit down,” says Pachon.
According to Pachon, he could tell that something was up.
“Just the way he was running, I could tell he was running from something,” says Pachon. “You can tell he looked dirty. He was wearing a t-shirt, jeans. I think he picked that stairwell because he sat there and have a fence that blocks it. So he was like ducking behind the fence. I’m guessing from the wind and from sight.”
After Siegfried ran off, Pachon says he spotted police activity searching for someone in the area.
“Are you guys looking for someone? I’m like, black shirt, black pants, shaggy hair. I think was like five, five, nine. And they’re like, yeah. And I’m like, ran this way.”
According to police, Siegfried had run south from the hospital. Police say after a containment area was established, another community member called to report that the suspect had broken into her backyard and was hiding in her covered hot tub.
Police say he peacefully surrendered with the assistance of K9.
The hospital confirmed to KRDO13 that Siegfried caused $6,000 worth of damage during his escape.
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