David Lee Griffin, 19, is accused of taking items from cars with two other people early Wednesday. After being arrested, he escaped from the Clinton Police Department -- still wearing handcuffs.

Griffin was charged with third-degree burglary, escape and fifth-degree theft. He was being held in the Clinton County jail under $1,950 bond.

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