Handcuffed Prisoner Escapes on Foot, Captured in Mall: NJ State Police

A suspect got a taste of freedom for a few hours before he was nabbed by officers Sunday afternoon at a New Jersey mall.

Daniel, Newman, 22, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, escaped from New Jersey State Police custody while he was being transported to the Atlantic County Justice facility early Sunday, New Jersey State Police officials said.

Wanted for Escape from police custody in Atlantic City area. Clink link for details https://t.co/lZ8VEwfpWz pic.twitter.com/4EoRUNqnfR
— NJSP - State Police (@NJSP) January 22, 2017

Newman was arrested Saturday night at the Golden Nugget Casino for theft-related crimes within the Atlantic City casino district. Authorties said he fled on foot, handcuffed, into a wooded area.

Police said he was captured at the Festival Mall in Edison.

Suspect Daniel Newman has been captured. We will provide more details when they are available pic.twitter.com/XP9JKT8Laz
— NJSP - State Police (@NJSP) January 22, 2017