ST. GEORGE — A teen escaped from custody while awaiting trial on attempted assault charges, according to police and reports.
The 16-year-old escaped from Administration for Children's Services custody outside of Family Court in St. George, Staten Island, shortly after noon on Wednesday. Police were helping to hunt for him, according to the NYPD.
"In Family Court today, a young man left the care of ACS," a spokeswoman for ACS said in a statement.
"We’re in touch with his family, and are working with the NYPD to ensure he is found quickly and safely."
The teen had been ordered to stay in an ACS group home by a judge earlier in the day while he waits for his attempted assault case to be ruled on, the New York Daily News reported.
