May 12, 2025

Manhunt Underway for Escaped Inmate at Seattle Airport

News Summary

Seattle authorities are currently in pursuit of 28-year-old inmate Sedrick T. Stevenson, who escaped custody while being transported. Stevenson fled from a United Airlines ticket counter at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and successfully boarded a light rail train. Despite attempts by the transport agent to recapture him, he managed to evade capture. Warnings have been issued to the public for assistance in locating him, emphasizing the need for vigilance without direct confrontation.

Seattle – A manhunt is currently underway for 28-year-old inmate Sedrick T. Stevenson, who escaped custody this morning at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Stevenson was being transported to Bowling Green, Kentucky, under the supervision of a contracted transport agent when he broke free during the check-in process around 11 a.m. at a United Airlines ticket counter.

According to authorities, Stevenson fled from the ticket counter and successfully boarded a northbound light rail train. Security footage has confirmed that he was seen entering the train system, departing from Capitol Hill station shortly thereafter. The transport agent who was responsible for his custody attempted to pursue Stevenson but was obstructed by a bystander during the chase, which impeded the agent’s efforts to recapture him.

Stevenson was last seen after getting off the light rail at Capitol Hill station and has not been located since the escape. He is described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall, with dreadlocks, and was wearing a white shirt, a white zip-up hoodie, and grey pants at the time of his escape.

At the time he escaped, Stevenson was handcuffed with his hands tucked into the pockets of his sweatshirt, and his ankles were shackled. He has a lengthy criminal history, with prior convictions related to armed robberies in Tennessee. Furthermore, he is wanted on several warrants in Kentucky, which comprise charges of second-degree escape, assaulting a police officer, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, forgery, and various drug-related offenses.

In 2022, Stevenson was involved in a high-speed police chase in Tennessee, where he reached speeds exceeding 100 mph. Authorities have stressed the significance of public assistance in locating him, urging anyone who sees Stevenson to call 911 immediately while also warning against confronting him directly.

The Port of Seattle has clarified that it bears no responsibility for prisoner transfers conducted by private transport companies and was not notified in advance regarding Stevenson’s transfer to the airport. This escape is not Stevenson’s first; he previously fled from police in Nashville in 2022 but later turned himself in.

Law enforcement has reiterated their call for public assistance to locate Stevenson. With the ongoing manhunt, they are committed to monitoring potential leads and are actively coordinating efforts to apprehend him as soon as possible. The urgency of the situation remains, and authorities continue to gather information while prioritizing the safety of the community.

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