Kuala Lampur, Jan. 25 -- NIBONG TEBAL, Jan 25- Police have launched Op Tutup to track down a detainee who escaped while receiving treatment at Sungai Bakap Hospital (HSB) here last Friday.

Penang deputy police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the suspect, identified as S. Clemont, 47, was discovered missing at about 3.45 pm and was last seen wearing a blue-and-white hospital gown.

He said a report on the incident was lodged by the personnel assigned to guard the suspect.

"At the time of the escape, the suspect was remanded in connection with a case under Sections 457 and 379A of the Penal Code involving housebreaking and motorcycle theft in the Sungai Bakap area.

"He was taken to HSB on Jan 22 for treatment after suffering a s...