Authorities in Georgia are searching for an inmate who escaped custody at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta early Monday morning, stole a vehicle, and fled with a missing handgun, as reported by The New York Post.

The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office identified the inmate as Timothy Shane, who had been transported to the hospital around 8 p.m. on Sunday for a medical evaluation following a reported suicide attempt.

According to the sheriff’s office, Shane escaped on foot during the early hours of Monday. Photos released by authorities show him running outside the hospital wearing a blue hospital gown.

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Shane has a known history of fleeing law enforcement and has faced felony drug and weapon charges.

Investigators say that shortly after leaving the hospital grounds, Shane allegedly stole an SUV parked nearby. The vehicle’s owner later reported that a Glock handgun was missing from inside the SUV.

Police say Shane crashed the vehicle soon after taking it and again fled on foot.

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Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office officials stated, “He should be considered armed and dangerous. Our agency, along with other assisting agencies, have multiple units in the area searching for inmate Shane.”

Shane is described as a white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a buzzed haircut. At the time of his escape, he was last seen wearing the blue hospital gown issued to him and no shoes.

Grady Memorial Hospital policy requires law enforcement agencies to maintain “one-to-one oversight” of inmates receiving treatment, according to information provided to Fox News Digital.

Authorities have not indicated how Shane managed to break away from officers during his hospital evaluation.

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The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office told The Post on Monday evening that there were no new developments in the ongoing search.

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