Second inmate escape from Sea-Tac Airport sparks security concerns
Burglary convict John Nino escaped custody at Seattle-Tacoma Airport on August 12, 2025, fleeing toward Highway 99 during transfer from New Mexico. It’s the second inmate escape at Sea-Tac in three months, raising concerns over prisoner transport security. Nino was captured in Tacoma the next day after a brief vehicle chase.