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Handcuffed suspect escapes custody by stealing police car

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[April 16, 2008]  BRISBANE, Australia (AP) -- Australian police are searching for a burglary suspect who escaped custody by stealing a police car -- despite being handcuffed.

Police say the 29-year-old man had been detained Tuesday on suspicion of breaking and entering. Two officers handcuffed him and left him in the back of the unmarked police car while they examined a bag outside.

The suspect then climbed into the driver's seat and drove away. Police say the keys had been left in the car.

The vehicle was found an hour later, but the suspect is still at large.

An investigation is under way.

[Associated Press]

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