Suspect escapes Miami hospital after complaining of chest pains, flees in waiting Maserati: police

A manhunt is underway in Florida after a handcuffed suspect who had complained of chest pains escaped from a hospital and fled in a waiting Maserati on Saturday, authorities said.

Theodric Collins, 36, was taken into custody by US Customs and Border Patrol at the Port of Miami for multiple out-of-state warrants, the Miami-Dade Police Department said.

Collins, however, complained of chest pains once in custody and was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital for evaluation. Collins was medically cleared just before 2:30 p.m.

As a Miami-Dade officer began to transport Collins to the department’s Warrants Bureau, police said Collins escaped to a waiting silver Maserati waiting outside while still in handcuffs.

The Maserati had an Alabama license plate and was last picked up by a license plate reader in Jupiter, Florida, police said. 

Investigators described Collins as standing 5 feet, 9 inches tall with a medium build.

Collins was previously arrested in Mississippi for felony shoplifting, reckless driving, fleeing from police and property theft, WSVN reported. 

Theodric Collins, 36, was taken into custody by US Customs and Border Patrol at the Port of Miami for multiple out-of-state warrants. Miami Dade Police Dept.

The Maserati had an Alabama license plate and was last picked up by a license plate reader in Jupiter. Miami Dade Police Dept.

In 2023, he was reportedly arrested in Alabama after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase.

Authorities did not immediately provide additional details about the warrants for Collins.