4 Of 5 Teens Still On The Run After Escaping From St. Louis Youth Facility

St. Louis MO

13 July, 2021

3:47 PM

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CBS St. Louis July 13, 2021 Four of five court-confined teenagers overpowered staff members and forced their way out of a St. Louis youth center Monday, according to St. Louis police.Officers told News 4 the five boys, a 14-year-old, two 15-year-olds, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old, escaped from the Hogan Regional Youth Center, located at 1839 Hogan, around 8:30 p.m. on July 6. The teenagers reportedly stole several staff members' car keys and eventually drove off in two staff members' cars. A 54-year-old staff member suffered an ankle and face injury during the incident. He refused medical treatment.The names of the teenagers have not been released. As of Monday morning, the 14-year-old was found in St. Louis County. Both stolen cars were found. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.