What to Know
- A manhunt stretches into a fourth day after a convicted murderer escaped from Chester County prison Thursday morning.
- 34-year-old Danelo Cavalcante was spotted on a residential surveillance camera 1.5 miles away from the prison, according to authorities.
- “Danelo Cavalcante is considered an extremely dangerous man,” Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan said.
Chester County law enforcement, Pennsylvania State Police and the U.S. Marshals Service will continue to search for an “extremely dangerous” prison escapee for a fourth day on Sunday.
On Sunday, Sept. 3 police brought out K-9 units to sift through thick wooded areas near Waterglen Drive where there was also a heavy police presence throughout the day.
Authorities said the escaped prisoner, Danelo Cavalcante, 34, was caught on a residential surveillance camera on Sept. 2 around 12:30 a.m. on the 1800 block of Lenape Road in Pocopson Township, just 1.5 miles from the prison.
He was wearing pants, a light-colored t-shirt, and white sneakers and his appearance has remained unchanged, according to the Chester County District Attorney’s office.
Police released the surveillance footage of Cavalcante, he can be seen walking through a wooded area.
FUGITIVE UPDATE – ACTIVE MANHUNT STILL UNDERWAY
The manhunt of escaped convict Danelo Cavalcante is still active. Attached is video footage from a residential security camera on the 1800 block of Lenape Road at 1:43 a.m. The fugitive has not changed his appearance. pic.twitter.com/Gh9jEBh9xX
— Chester County District Attorney’s Office (@chescoda) September 2, 2023
Police also reported an attempted burglary at 11:30 p.m., Friday on the 100 block of Ballintree Lane in Pocopson Township but have not said if this reported incident was related.
“Law enforcement is requesting that residents in the area remain indoors at this time. Lock your vehicles. Review your surveillance cameras and contact…