Man Attempts Escape from Police Custody while in Local Hospital

Raytown Police arrested a 29 year old Raytown man on a Jackson County Forgery warrant last Sunday afternoon (04-30-2011).  While he was in police custody he began to complain of medical problems.  Police took the man to an area hospital for an evaluation.  While at the hospital being treated, the man bolted from his hospital room an attempt to escape from custody.  A Raytown Police officer and hospital security were able to chase down and secure him without further incident.  He was returned to jail upon release from the hospital.