A pair checking on their barking canine helped lead police to an escaped homicide suspect who used bedsheets to flee from jail, authorities have mentioned.

Michael Burham was caught 9 days after he fled from Warren County jail, Pennsylvania, on the night of 6 July.

The 34-year-old climbed on train tools, went by way of a window, and scaled down a rope normal from jail bedding.

A tip off from neighbours dwelling in Conewango Township a couple of suspicious particular person led to Burham's recapture shortly earlier than 6pm on 15 July, mentioned Lt Col George Bivens, the deputy commissioner of operations for the Pennsylvania State Police.

The couple encountered Burham whereas going exterior to see why their canine was barking. During a quick dialog he's reported to have talked about tenting.

Burham is the prime suspect within the homicide of 34-year-old Kala Hodgkin again in May, and a associated arson incident in Jamestown, New York.

He has been in jail on a $1m (£764,000) bail after being charged with kidnapping, housebreaking and different counts.

Authorities warned that whereas he was lacking, Burham was thought-about armed and harmful.

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Despite fleeing into the woods, Burham was discovered by police a number of hours later "tired and worn-out," Mr Bivens mentioned.

He was carrying his prison-issued trousers and didn't have a weapon.

More than 200 officers took half within the search and as much as $22,000 (£16,832) in reward cash had been posted, Mr Bivens mentioned.

An investigation into how he escaped from jail and if he had any exterior assist has been launched.

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