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POCOPSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) — Residents near the Chester County Prison are being asked to lock their doors and stay inside due to a heavy police presence in the area – as the search for escaped inmate Danelo Cavalcante continues into a third day.

Cavalcante, who authorities said escaped Thursday morning, was convicted of the murder of his ex-girlfriend Deborah Brandao.

Officials said at a news conference Saturday they continue to believe Cavalcante has not gotten more than 1 to 2 miles away from the prison, and are closing in on him.

Because of the ongoing search, Longwood Gardens closed on Saturday as a precaution.

However, officials worry the escapee may try to break into a home, especially if the owner is away for the Labor Day weekend.

At about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, he was seen on a residential surveillance camera the 1800 block of Lenape Road in Pocopson Township, about 1.5 miles from where the prison is located, according to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office.

The office released surveillance video filmed about one hour later that they say shows Cavalcante. In the video, filmed on a Eufy surveillance camera, a man can be seen walking through a yard next to a wooded area.

Police were also told of an attempted burglary Friday night on the 1000 block of Ballintree Lane. A homeowner there confronted a man fitting Cavalcante’s description, District Attorney Deb Ryan said at the news conference.

“Look in your basements, look around your areas, check your cars. Make sure that things are locked,” Ryan said.  

Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Clark said residents need to be vigilant. No one should approach Cavalcante, but securing your property is paramount.

“They need to be conscious of things such as someone’s been in their shed, or they’re missing a bike, or a door’s open that…

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Search continues for escaped convict Danelo Cavalcante

Over 100 law enforcement personnel narrowed the search for Danelo Cavalcante after he was spotted on a home surveillance camera early Saturday, about 1.5 miles from the prison he escaped from on Thursday morning.

POCOPSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Officials in Chester County announced their search for escaped convict, Danelo Cavalcante was ongoing Sunday afternoon. In the announcement, they stated they have beefed up search with additional law enforcement personnel on the ground, along with the already hundreds in search for Cavalcante.

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Police are now also working with residents in their homes, making sure neighbors are safe and the convict is not on anyone’s property.

Cacalcante was captured on video by nearby home surveillance cameras early Saturday morning, in Pocopson Township.

The Chester County District Attorney’s Office says Danelo Cavalcante, 34, was spotted on a camera about 1.5 miles from Chester County Prison early Saturday morning – about a day and a half after he escaped from the prison.

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Authorities say he was spotted on the 1800 block of Lenape Road around 12:30 a.m. and was wearing prison-issued pants, a light colored t-shirt, and white sneakers.

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“Our presence in the area has only gone up since this positive sighting last night,” stated Supervisory Deputy with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Robert Clark. “The reason we had that sighting is because the public was vigilant.”

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Danelo Cavalcante seen in residential security camera footage

Chester County escaped convict Danelo Cavalcante seen in the early morning hours of September 2nd on the 1800 block of Lenape Road in Pocopson Township. Provided by Chester County District Attorney’s Office.

His appearance also remained unchanged, as he was described as having long black curly hair. He was also seen wearing a backpack. He’s been described as…

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POCOPSON — Authorities on Saturday said convicted murderer Danelo Sousa Cavalcante had been spotted less than 2 miles from the Chester County Prison from where he had escaped about 40 hours earlier.

During a press conference Saturday afternoon, Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan confirmed that Cavalcante had been sighted.

“One resident indicated they observed a small male fitting the description of our suspect with a backpack on in the area,” Ryan said. “There is evidence to suggest that he’s still in the local (residential area). We just now believe he has not gotten more than 1 to 2 miles away from the prison. Law enforcement is still actively canvassing the area.”

In a press release issued Saturday, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office said Cavalcante, 34, of Montgomery County was seen on a residential surveillance camera about 12:30 a.m. Saturday in the 1800 block of Lenape Road, about 1½ miles from the prison.

Officials said they believe Cavalcante is hiding in a heavily wooded residential area.

Robert Carr Jr. of the U.S. Marshals Service added that they believe the fugitive is in a residential area of about 271 homes. He added that since the sighting of Cavalcante, additional investigators have been brought in to assist in the search.

“There’s well over 100 investigators out there from the state police, U.S. Marshals, local, state and county assets as well,” Carr said. “So our presence in the area has only gone up since this positive sighting (Friday) night.”

Cavalcante was wearing pants, a light-colored T-shirt and white sneakers, the same clothing he was last seen in after he escaped from the prison early Thursday. He has long, black curly hair and was wearing a backpack, although it was unclear where he may have acquired the backpack.

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