Prisoner who left in Akron was caught after attempting to buy $1 burger from McDonald's

AKRON, Ohio-- A left inmate was taken back into custody Wednesday morning after he was acknowledged attempting to purchase a hamburger.

Jason Lyle Conrad-- who 'd been on the run since Tuesday early morning after escaping from a transport lorry transfer-- was captured by authorities Wednesday morning following a short foot chase in Akron, the U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Ohio reported.

The 39-year-old is now back at Summit County Jail, but it was a suggestion from McDonald's workers that resulted in his capture.

Jason Lyle Conrad (Summit County Sheriff's Office).

According to 911 recordings launched by the Akron Police Department, employees determined the guy, who 'd pulled up in street clothing riding a bike around 8:30 a.m., from his tattoos and his limp. He reportedly attempted to purchase a burger for $1 however was told the restaurant did not provide those.

Another 911 call exposed he was spotted riding along Aqueduct Street. He was collared near train tracks near North Arlington Street and East North Street around 9:30 a.m.

" Safety in the communities we serve is one of the most fundamental parts of our jobs," Pete Elliott, U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Ohio, said in a news release. "Knowing this fugitive is off the streets makes the city of Akron a much safer location and the U.S. Marshals Service will not give up searching until fugitives like this lag bars.".