UPDATE: Escapees apprehended
By D'Anna Balliett
Two youth assaulted a security guard in their escape from the Thayer Learning Center Tuesday night, July 29. Thayer Learning Center is located in Kidder Missouri.
Caldwell County authorities alerted surrounding law enforcement agencies of the escape at approximately 11:45 p.m. that night. Reports state that a security guard was tied up after being assaulted. Jameson and Fox, the two escapees, were last seen leaving the area on foot.
Reports saying the youth had left on foot had authorities searching in all directions but mainly toward Daviess County. Later information came to police that the boys intended to stop at the McDonald's in Cameron, Mo.
Shortly before 1 a.m., Cameron police were notified that the subjects were in a truck at the McDonald's Drive through. Cameron police, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Caldwell Sheriff arrived on scene.
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The individuals, Jameson a 15 year old white male and Fox, a 15 to 17 year old white male, were taken into custody and transferred to the Cameron Police department where they were held until being transferred to a juvenile detention center.
According to Cameron Juvenile Officer, Kieth Mathews, the investigation into the incident is ongoing and involves three counties. Information is still being gathered before charges can be filed against the individuals.
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