Updated 07/28/2010 12:10 PM
Authorities locate patrol car escapee in Sunset Valley
Todd Zurovets, 23
Deputies with the Travis County Sheriff’s office located a man who escaped from custody around 1:30 Wednesday morning.
According to investigators, 23-year-old Todd Zurovets was in the back seat of a patrol car when he slipped his handcuffs off from behind his back and attempted to kick out a window.
Deputies pulled the car over at Mopac and Loop 360.
After a struggle with officers, the suspect ran into an area near Barton Creek Mall. He was apprehended by Sunset Valley police shortly after 9 a.m. near Manchaca Road.
In addition to his original arrest, Zurovetz will now be charged with Escape From Custody, a Second Degree Felony.