Two prisoners escape from Chester County Prison

Two prisoners, identified as John Doe and Jane Doe, escaped from Chester County Prison on Friday, September 1, 2023.

The prisoners escaped through a hole in the ceiling of their cell.

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The hole was made using a makeshift tool that the prisoners had created.

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The prisoners were last seen wearing orange jumpsuits and carrying backpacks.

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A manhunt is currently underway for the two prisoners.

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The police are asking anyone with information about the prisoners' whereabouts to come forward.

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The escape is the first from Chester County Prison in over a decade.

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The prison is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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The prison houses over 2,000 inmates.

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The escape is a major security breach and the police are working to determine how it happened.

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