A man who allegedly stole a vehicle after escaping from police custody at an Armstrong County hospital Monday morning has been found, state police said.

According to state police, Alan-Michael Taylor, 23, of Vandergrift was taken into custody in Vandergrift.

Taylor allegedly violated a protection from abuse order around 4 a.m. Monday. He was arrested after then being involved in a vehicle crash and taken to Armstrong County Memorial Hospital with minor injuries.

Police say Taylor walked away from the hospital while he was being evaluated.

Today Alan-Michael TAYLOR escaped custody at the Armstrong Co Memorial Hospital. He was held for a PFA violation. TAYLOR stole a burgundy and silver 1992 FordF-250 from a nearby construction site. The truck has a black driver’s sidefender. Any info contact PSP- 724-543-2011 pic.twitter.com/bVarlJxnbw

— Troop D PIO (@PSPTroopDPIO) February 25, 2019

Police believe Taylor stole a Ford F-250 pickup .

In addition to the PFA violation and driving under the influence related to the crash, state police said Taylor will face additional charges of escpae, theft of a motor vehicle, theft from a vehicle, aggravated assault, resisting arrest and simple assault.

According to court records, Kiski police arrested Taylor, 23, of Vandergrift on Feb. 3 in North Apollo. Police charged Taylor on Feb. 7 with criminal mischief, loitering and prowling at night, and disorderly conduct; on Feb. 8, Kiski police also charged him with trespass, criminal mischief and harassment.

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