Accused thief escapes from custody.

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas County Jail inmate has escaped from custody at Parkland Hospital. 28 year old Alfredo Castro who was arrested Wednesday for theft got away from the officer who was guarding him about 5:30PM Thursday. He was last seen walking down Harry Hines Boulevard wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts.  Castro has at least two previous convictions for theft, but does not have a history of violent offenses in Dallas County, and is not considered dangerous. Anyone with information on Alfredo Castro’s whereabouts is urged to call the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department at 214-749-8641.