
Police are actively searching for an inmate who escaped from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Sunday morning, triggering a swift response from authorities. The incident, which unfolded around 11 a.m., involved SEDRICK T. STEVENSON, a 28-year-old suspect wanted on warrants originating from Bowling Green, Kentucky.
According to officials, the escape occurred when a contracted agent transporting b>STEVENSON lost control of him at the airport ticket counter. STEVENSON subsequently fled the scene, heading directly toward the light rail station. Despite pursuit by the agents, he managed to evade capture.
Port of Seattle Police confirmed through surveillance footage that STEVENSON boarded a northbound light rail train. Sound Transit security later spotted him exiting the Capitol Hill station, further complicating the ongoing manhunt.
STEVENSON>b> is now wanted for escape in the second degree, intensifying efforts to locate him. Authorities conducted thorough searches of baggage claim areas, the light rail platform, and other sections of the airport to ensure safety and clear the vicinity.
The incident did not disrupt airport operations or affect travel, according to officials. The investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement continues its search for the fugitive.
Stay updated on this developing story by following reliable sources and official statements from the Port of Seattle Police and Sound Transit.
**Sources:**
[Port of Seattle Police](https://www.portseattle.org/)
[Sound Transit](https://www.soundtransit.org/)