Barking dog helps police recapture murder suspect who escaped from California hospital

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A murder suspect who had escaped from custody at a Northern California hospital was arrested again after a barking dog pointed the police to his hiding spot in a heavy bush. The suspect escaped custody from Sutter Roseville Medical Centre around 3am and was arrested again at 12.20pm in a green space near homes in Roseville, a few miles from the hospital. open image in gallery Fugitive Eric Abril sits after being taken into custody by police in Rocklin His escape following a brief chase by a guarding officer prompted a huge manhunt with 70 police officers who searched the area using helicopters, drones, police dogs and armored vehicles to sweep through neighbourhoods in the quiet suburbs. Sheriff Woo said the officer on duty for Mr Abril was awake when he escaped and preliminary investigation determined he was able to "defeat his restraints", including leg shackles.