Danelo Cavalcante prison escape: Pennsylvania police warn escaped convict is ‘armed’ ahead of press conference

PSP Lt. Col. George Bivens said Cavalcante broke into the garage of a home on Coventry Road Monday night and stole a .22 rifle.

The homeowner opened fire on Cavalcante and called authorities, but the fugitive managed to flee the scene before police arrived.

Lt. Col. Bivens said authorities are currently searching the area and urged residents to secure their homes and remain cautious.

The home where Cavalcante was last seen is a short distance from the area in East Nantmeal Township where he left a stolen van over the weekend.

Here’s a look at where the fugitive has been spotted in Pennsylvania over the past 12 days.

Here’s the latest from law enforcement on the Cavalcante situation:

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Doorbell video images released Sunday showed Cavalcante now clean-shaven and wearing a green hoodie, black baseball cap, green prison pants and white shoes.

Authorities have warned the public that Cavalcante is considered “extremely dangerous” and asked anyone who comes into contact with him to call 911 immediately.

Local school principal Will Stout has announced that all of his properties in the search area will be closed on Tuesday to protect students and staff, acknowledging that the situation is “stressful and concerning for our entire community.”

“Local officers are searching the area around Route 100 and Route 23 for escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante. There is a heavy police presence and roads are closed. Please avoid this area and stay safe.”

U.S. Marshalls, the FBI and SWAT teams have joined the extensive search for Cavalcante. Police had planned to deploy almost 600 personnel for a “major search” of the search area on Monday, Mr Bivens said.

Local and federal police and the state’s Crime Stoppers have offered a reward totaling $25,000 for information leading to Cavalcante’s arrest.

Authorities have warned the public that Cavalcante is considered “extremely dangerous” and asked anyone who comes into contact with him to call 911 immediately.

Cavalcante climbed a wall at a run from the recreation yard, climbed over barbed wire and then ran across a roof before jumping to the ground – the same method an inmate used in May before being captured within minutes.

Cavalcante’s escape went undetected for more than an hour until guards conducted a head count.

The prison break is being investigated by prosecutors and a prison guard who did not report it has already been fired.

Anyone with information about Cavalcante’s current whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the U.S. Marshals Tipline at 877-WANTED-2.