'Dangerous' convicted child sexual predator who escaped custody back behind bars, police say
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Tommy Boyd, 45, was serving 30 years behind bars for statutory sodomy when he escaped police custody. He was recaptured by police Thursday evening, authorities said.
"Tommy Boyd was located and taken into custody without incident in the 7300 block of Watson Road a short time ago. St. Louis County Police Department’s Special Response Unit was following up on leads when they located Boyd and took him into custody," the St. Louis County Police Department said shortly after 7 p.m. local time. "This arrest was the culmination of local, state and federal law enforcement collaborating to keep our public safe." The statement added: "Thank you to the media and our community who provided numerous tips to assist in locating this dangerous felon."
Boyd was initially transported from the Potosi Correctional Facility to the hospital for treatment on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Surveillance video then captured him escaping the hospital.