Man sought after escaping police custody near Phoenixville Hospital

PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. (WPVI) -- Police are searching for a man who escaped police custody near Phoenixville Hospital.

Jairo Eliazar Ramirez-Lima was arrested Saturday morning on suspected DUI.

Officers say he was last seen running in handcuffs from the Phoenixville Hospital grounds at around 7 a.m.

Authorities say Ramirez-Lima has a history of violence and weapons offenses, and should be considered dangerous.

If you see him, you're urged to call police right away.