WATERLOO, Iowa — Authorities are searching across county lines Tuesday after a 17-year-old accused of attempted murder escaped custody Monday evening.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says Simon Agar, 17, was being brought back to the Northern Iowa Juvenile Detention Center in a transport vehicle at 6:45 p.m. on Monday after attending court proceedings in Polk County
The escape happened at or near the intersection of Broadway Street and Wagner Road in Waterloo, according to the sheriff's office.
Gerson is described as a Black male that is 5'5" and 125 pounds. He was last seen wearing a dark blue jumpsuit, blue sweatshirt, and orange sandals.
The Johnston Police Department charged Agar with going armed with intent, attempted murder, willful injury causing serious injury and conspiracy to commit forcible felony after being arrested in January
A warrant for escape has also been issued.
The Waterloo Police Department and surrounding agencies are aware of Agar's escape and continued efforts are being made to locate him. Any member of the public that sees Agar is asked to call their local authorities.
