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UPDATE: Man who escaped Sanford airport police custody recaptured

Salvador Cedilla had escaped near Lake Mary Boulevard, Mellonville Avenue, officials say

SANFORD, Fla. – A man who escaped police custody in Sanford on Thursday has been re-arrested, authorities said Friday.

Salvador Cedilla escaped the custody of Sanford airport police around 1:50 p.m. Thursday in the area of Lake Mary Boulevard and Mellonville Avenue.

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Cedilla was wanted on charges of grand theft auto and fleeing and eluding.

Sanford police on Friday tweeted that Cedilla was located without further incident and taken to the John E. Polk Correctional facility, but no other details have been released.

Sanford police assisted Sanford Airport Authority police in the case.


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