Authorities continue to search for “dangerous” inmates who escaped from HCCC

HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) – Authorities on Hawaii Island continue to search for an attempted murder suspect who escaped from the Hawaii Community Correctional Center Friday night.

Police say 27-year-old Dillan Paulo-Leslie is considered dangerous and are warning the public not to approach him.

According to the state Department of Public Safety, Paulo-Leslie escaped from the inmate housing and scaled the barbed wire fence on the Waianuenu Street side of the facility around 7:15 p.m.

He was last seen walking toward downtown Hilo, police said.

Employees ordered immediate staffing and closure.

Paulo-Leslie is awaiting trial for attempted first-degree murder, first-degree robbery and numerous other felonies.

He will also be accused when he appears.

He is described as 5-feet-11-inches and weighs 165 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was seen wearing a gray shirt and sweatpants.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call 911, police dispatch at (808) 935-3311 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (808) 586-1352.

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