Photo- Jahquez Scott (left) and Quintin Henderson (right)
A 21-year-old Jahquez Scott inmate at the Cook County jail escaped prison by wearing a face mask and using the identity of another inmate.
28-year-old Quintin Henderson was set to be released from the Cook County jail for a narcotics charge but he instead decided to give his personal information to Scott in exchange for a promise of $1,000.
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, all inmates are required to wear face masks to protect themselves but it also appears some are using it to fool authorities.
The Cook County sheriff’s office said in a statement:
“Scott, 21, wearing a mask, then used Henderson’s full name and personal information to pose as Henderson and left custody on Henderson’s I-bond. Jail staff learned there was a discrepancy when they did not have Henderson’s paperwork when he provided his information for discharge. An internal investigation is being conducted, and a search is underway for…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
