Arrestee escapes from Orlando hospital

Man wanted in robbery lost consciousness during arrest, deputies say

ORLANDO, Fla. – Authorities in Orange County are searching for an arrestee who escaped a hospital while getting treatment.

The patient got away Wednesday afternoon while being treated at Dr. Phillips Hospital on Turkey Lake Road in Orlando.

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The hospital was locked down for about 40 minutes while officials looked for the patient.

No other details have been released.

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