Search Underway for Man Who Escaped from Moccasin Bend

UPDATE: 37 year old Robert Harris escaped from Mossassin Bend on Sunday. Police believe they have a good idea how he made his escape….

“We were fairly certain that he made it into the river or at least along the river, and I can only deduce that at some point he came up off of the river just down the road here.”

Police put an end to Harris’ escape attempt this morning after receiving reports of a man matching his description near Signal Mountain Road…

“As we came down in this area, someone came up to us and said they just saw him coming walking down the track near the Baylor school property, and he went into the woods.”

Officer Brian and his partner, Anik, went down the tracks and into the wooded area after Harris where they found him hiding above them on a rock ledge….

“Anik was able to smell him and race straight up and wedge between 2 rocks and actually apprehended him before he could get away…..”

Chattanooga (WDEF) Chattanooga Police issue an alert involving a dangerous mental patient who escaped from Moccasin Bend.

Authorities say 36-year old Robert Harris fled from the hospital.

Harris was on a Law Enforcement hold out of Hamblen County and is considered dangerous.

You’re advised to call 911 if you see him.