Man wanted in New York escapes custody at Jefferson Hospital: police

Authorities are searching for an inmate who they say escaped from a Philadelphia hospital Monday morning. 

Richard Renzo, who police say also goes by Richard White, escaped from Jefferson Hospital in Center City after being arrested on a grand larceny warrant. 

Renzon, who is believed to be homeless, was also being sought on an open probation warrant in Philadelphia. 

Authorities shared a photo of Renzo shortly after he broke free from custody. 

Anyone with information about Renzo's whereabouts is asked to call the Philadelphia Police Department.

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