From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY –Deputies are currently searching for an escaped inmate charged with attempted murder, rape, sodomy, and first degree robbery. Courtnee Austin escaped while awaiting treatment at UAB Hospital.
Deputies along with UAB Police and Birmingham Police are conducting the search.
After leaving the hospital, Austin stole a gold Honda Accord by force and fled the area.
Austin is described as a 6 foot 2 inch black male weighing 190 pounds. He was last seen wearing gray shorts and a white tee shirt.
Austin had bonds totaling $420,000.