Illegal Alien Recaptured in Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, New York - November 4, 2009

An illegal alien who escaped from custody has been recaptured

Linda Bjork Magnusdottir, 42, of Iceland, was awaiting arraignment in federal court Wednesday for illegally entering the country. Police say she asked police to use the bathroom and then took off.

Federal, state and local authorities launched a massive search and Magnusdottir was recaptured Thursday morning at a convenience store on Route 3 in Plattsburgh.

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