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Teen back in custody after escaping while at Dell Children's, TJJD says

Erik Robinson had been outside for supervised recreation when he climbed a wall and ran.

AUSTIN, Texas — A 16-year-old is back in custody after escaping while undergoing treatment at Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) said on Tuesday, June 22.

Erik Robinson from Corpus Christi escaped on Monday, June 14, around 6:40 p.m. Robinson had been outside for supervised recreation when he climbed a wall and ran, TJJD said.

Officials said he was found back in Corpus Christi and was safely returned to custody.

“I am grateful that this situation has ended safely and peacefully,” said Camille Cain, the executive director of TJJD. “I want to extend my sincere appreciation to TJJD’s Office of the Inspector General and the officers of the Corpus Christi Police Department for their diligent and professional work in locating and returning Erik Robinson to custody.”

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