Prisoner Escaped Wearing All Black With A Hot Pink Coat, According To New York State Police

BREWSTER, NY — State police said a fugitive is on the run, but he isn’t going to let a flight from justice affect his sense of style.

The New York State Police say that troopers in Brewster are actively searching for 29-year-old Julio C. Sosa, of the Bronx, who fled from the Brewster barracks around 4 pm. on Friday.

Police say that he was in custody for a nonviolent larceny charge.

Sosa was last seen wearing all black with a hot pink coat, according to NYSP.

Police say that there is no known threat to the public.

New York State Police ask that if anyone sees Sosa or has any information about this incident, to dial 911 or contact the New York State Police at (845) 677-7300.