Philly Prison Escapee Has Levittown Ties

Philadelphia and federal authorities continued Monday to search for an inmate who escaped a Northeast Philadelphia facility.

Last Thursday morning, Gino Hagenkotter, 34, fled the Riverside Correctional Facility. He was being held in the prison for low-level crimes, authorities said.

Law enforcement sources confirmed to LevittownNow.com that Hagenkotter lived in Bristol Township’s Levittown section in recent years. Most recently, he was known to reside in the 7700 block of Cottage Street in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia police and the U.S. Marshals Service Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force have been searching the entire region for Hagenkotter, who is now facing charges of escape.

According to court records, Hagenkotter previously had been found guilty of retail theft and drug-related offenses in Lower Bucks County. His local police run-ins have been in Bensalem Township, Lower Southampton Township, Northampton Township, and Tullytown Borough.

Hagenkotter’s last confirmed sighting was at last Thursday at 11:55 a.m., which was approximately 10 minutes after his escape, federal authorities said.

Hagenkotter was spotted on video heading north in the 8400 block of Hegerman Street toward Blakiston Street in the city.  

Hagenkotter is 5-foot-6 and weighs approximately 160 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes, and a tattoo of a dagger on his right forearm.

While working under supervision in an orchard near the prison, Hagenkotter managed to flee custody, according to reports.

According to city police, Hagenkotter requested to use the bathroom from the overseeing guard, who granted his request. He then scaled the prison fence and made his escape, which was realized about 15 minutes later.

Hagenkotter was originally scheduled to be released on the day of his escape. However, authorities discovered an unresolved retail theft case in Bucks County. The county case led to Hagenkotter being order to remain in custody until April 2024.

“While we are seeking the public’s assistance in apprehending Hagenkotter, we are also warning that anyone assisting him in his flight will be prosecuted to the fullest extent,” said Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Clark. 

The U.S. Marshal Service announced there is a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to Hagenkotter’s arrest. The U.S. Marshals Service is offering up to $1,500 and Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers has offered an additional $500. The Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers reward will be paid immediately upon arrest, authorities said.

Anyone with information can call the U.S. Marshals’ Philadelphia tip line at 1-866-865-TIPS (8477) or head to usmarshals.gov.

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