TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa escaped juvenile inmate faces an additional charge.
The Tampa Police Department (TPD) assisted in the search for an escaped teen inmate after being arrested in connection to the death of 14-year-old Jevario Buie.
A press release stated that the 15-year-old was arrested on Dec. 4 and was being held at the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center in the custody of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
TPD announced Monday that Moore is now charged with one felony count of Escape from a Juvenile Detention Facility in addition to his previous charges.
"We did charge him with one single count of escape from a juvenile detention facility in addition to rebooking him on his previous charges," said Deputy Chief Ruth Cate with The Tampa Police Department.
"We have the same concern that you do. We do not know how a young person in a secure facility was able to escape, but we have deferred that to the Department of the Juvenile Justice. They are doing the ongoing investigation," added Deputy Chief Cate.
Related: Teen arrested for murder of 14-year-old Jevario Buie in Tampa: TPD
He was discovered missing on Sunday morning (December 8) after he didn't show up for a headcount, authorities said.
"He is a dangerous individual. He is young, we understand that, but the crimes are very serious," said Deputy Chief Cate.
The teen was found and arrested once again around 9:15 p.m. on Sunday night in the 100 block of West Keyes Avenue.
Chief Lee Bercaw said, "Tonight, the family of Jevario Buie and our community can rest knowing a dangerous individual is back in custody. I am incredibly appreciative of the officers who worked tirelessly since this morning when they were alerted of [his] escape. Let this be a reminder to those who think they can evade Tampa Police, they cannot, and they will be held accountable."
A separate escape investigation was launched in addition to the homicide investigation, and authorities say that the teen could be tried as an adult.
Related: Family of Jevario Buie holds funeral to say goodbye as investigation continues
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