Escaped Inmate Scott Shppel: Manhunt Underway in Houston Area

Manhunt for Escaped Inmate

• 🚨 Authorities are actively searching for Scott Shppel, an inmate who escaped from a behavioral hospital in Cypress.
• ⚠️ Shppel is considered dangerous and is wanted on multiple charges, including sexual assault.

Circumstances of Escape

• 🏥 Shppel was transported to the Cypress Creek Behavioral Health facility from Grimes County Jail after an attempted suicide while in custody.
• 🔒 Grimes County officials state that custody of the inmate transferred to the facility staff upon arrival, with no deputies present at the time of the escape.
• ❓ The exact circumstances of how Shppel managed to slip away from the secure facility remain unclear.

Sightings and Public Advisory

• 📍 Multiple sightings of Shppel were reported to Crimestoppers throughout the day.
• 🚓 An off-duty officer spotted Shppel walking near Spring Cypress on the shoulder of Northbound I-45, but did not initially recognize him as wanted.
• 📞 The public is urged not to approach Shppel but to call authorities immediately if he is spotted.