Police Searching for Suspect Who Escaped Custody By Opening Door. Leaving

An image of suspect Dandre Lamonte Johnson, 27, who escaped police custody by walking out of the front door.

San Diego police looking for a man who escaped custody by opening the door and leaving the station, the department said in a release Wednesday.

Dandre Lamonte Johnson, 27, escaped police “by opening the door to the holding cell and exiting the police station by running out of Central Division onto the Imperial Avenue side of the station,” the release said.

Law enforcement describes Johnson as a Black man, 6’1” and 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, pants and black tennis shoes, and two pairs of handcuffs.

1/3 🚨#SanDiegoPD is seeking community assistance locating escapee Dandre Lamonte Johnson. Johnson, arrested by our VICE unit, managed to escape from the Central Division holding cell and was last seen exiting the station onto Imperial Avenue on 03/12/24. pic.twitter.com/ymd2TzY6EA

— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) March 14, 2024

SDPD’s VICE unit generally handles crimes related to adult entertainment, gambling, prostitution, or alcohol.

Anyone with information is asked to call the San Diego Police Department. They may also contact San Diego Crime Stoppers if they wish to stay anonymous.