Late Wednesday morning, Tiequin Allen escaped during a court proceeding at the Iberia Parish Courthouse.

Allem, 24, was ordered detained by the court at which time he ran out the courtroom. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies and the New Iberia Police Department are currently searching for the individual and following up on leads.

Allen was appearing in court on the following charges of Failure to Appear Warrant, Aggravated Flight from an Officer Where Human Life is Endangered, Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License.

Anyone with information on Allen’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office at 337-369-3711, the New Iberia Police Department at 337-369-2306 or can submit a tip on the Iberia Sheriff’s App.