TDCJ Escape

*** UPDATE: Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) inmate Kidanny Robles was taken into custody by TDCJ staff approximately three miles away from the unit. After refusing orders to stop, Robles was shot in the arm by a TDCJ Captain.

Robles will face felony escape charges. Thanks to local and state law enforcement and the Office of the Inspector General for assisting in the search and arrest.

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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice along with Brazoria County law enforcement is conducting a massive search for a TDCJ prison escapee. Kidanny Robles a 33 year old inmate, was discovered missing from the Clemens prison near Angleton during their midnight count on Sunday, June 23.

Robles is believed to have walked away from the trusty housing area outside of the main prison unit.

Robles is serving a 20-year sentence for aggravated robbery, robbery and burglary of a habitation out of Bexar County as well as a subsequent 180-day sentence for possession of a controlled substance out of Nueces County from 2022. After being granted parole in 2021, he returned to TDCJ for violating his parole.

Visitation for TDCJ inmates was cancelled today at the Clemens, Memorial, Stringfellow, Ramsey and Terrell units to allow staff to assist with the search for Inmate Kidanny Robles.

Anonymous tips can be given to the Office of Inspector General at 1-800-832-8477.