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Three Teen Inmates Walk Away From San Mateo County Ranch

LA HONDA (CBS SF) -- Three teenage inmates, two being held on weapons-related charges, walked away from a minimum security ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains early Thursday, authorities said.

Two the teens were recaptured Thursday morning, but a 17-year-old remained at large.

The three Hispanic males, age 18, 17 and 16, escaped from the Log Cabin Ranch facility late Wednesday night wearing brown sweaters and black pants. Authorities warned residents living near the rural facility to be on extreme alert.

The 16-year-old was being held on vandalism and false ID charges, the 17-year-old was serving time for weapons and robbery charges while the 18-year-old was incarcerated on an assault with a firearm charge.

If you see the remaining teen at large or have any information about hisd whereabouts please call the San Mateo County Sheriff at 650-363-4911.

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