Michael Burnham: US inmate with 'survivalist skills' in Pennsylvania jail break - BBC News

Michael Burnham, said to be dangerous and have "survivalist skills", escaped by climbing on exercise equipment.

13 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Warren Police DepartmentBy Max MatzaBBC NewsA suspected murderer with "survivalist skills" has broken out of a Pennsylvania jail by climbing on exercise equipment and is now the subject of a multi-state manhunt.

Michael Burnham escaped from a jail in Warren, near a huge forest, overnight on Thursday.

The public has been told to be vigilant and report suspicious people.

He was last seen wearing an orange-and-white striped jumpsuit, croc shoes and a jail-issued blue denim jacket.

Officials say the jail noticed he was missing on Friday morning, and that he managed to escape by climbing the equipment and exiting through a metal roof.