Officials then tracked Sweat and closed in on him over the next few hours. CNN reported around 7:30 p.m. ET that authorities were "right on top" of him as nightfall approached.

But at a news conference around 8:45 p.m., Gov. Andrew Cuomo said authorities were not sure where Sweat was located.

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According to The Associated Press, Matt and Sweat, 34, cut steam pipes with power tools to escape from the maximum-security prison late June 5 or early June 6. Officials discovered the men were missing the morning of June 6.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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