Corpus Christi (kIII news) — The man accused of escaping from a Nueces County Jail work detail Thursday is facing a host of charges after trying to get away from the law.
24-year-old Michael Smith was taken into custody shortly after escaping from a work crew on North Oso Parkway. Not only did he escape, but Nueces County Sheriff's deputies said he broke into a home in the 7100 block of Brookedge, where he stole some clothing and a bicycle and tried to get away.
Smith is back in the Nueces County Jail without bond.
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