French Prisoner Escapes By Hiding In Another Inmate’s Bag

A 20-year-old French prison inmate is at large after orchestrating a peculiar escape. Authorities report the unidentified individual “took advantage of the liberation of his fellow inmate to hide himself in his luggage and get out” of the Lyon-Corbas prison. Details on the size of the bag or any potential involvement from the released inmate remain undisclosed. What is known is that the escapee has ties to organized crime and an extensive criminal history, suggesting a level of resourcefulness (and an impressive level of flexibility). French officials have launched a search for the fugitive. (Newser)