Police in Brantford are warning people not to approach a 33-year-old man who escaped from custody Monday morning with his legs shackled.
The escape of David Goyit, 33, prompted a heavy police presence in the city’s downtown area, including a hold and secure at Central Public School on George Street.
A hold and secure, in which nobody is allowed into or out of the building but people can move freely inside of it, is considered a lesser precaution than a lockdown. It was lifted around noon.
According to police, Goyit escaped custody while being escorted from the Market Street jail to a custody transport vehicle around 9:40 a.m. Part of his dash was captured on a nearby surveillance camera.
Goyit was described as being 5’7” and 162 pounds, and wearing a blue hoodie as well as grey pants and dark shoes with white soles. Police said he had a Mohawk-style haircut parted to the left.
Police dogs were brought in to aid in the search, which closed Market Street to traffic for a period of time.
Police say Goyit is a Brantford resident, who was in custody on charges of breaching court and probation orders. He had previously been arrested for thefts and fraud-related offences.
Anyone who sees him should call 911.
