The King County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for four of seven juveniles who escaped from the Echo Glen Children’s Center in Snoqualmie on Sunday.

Their ages range from 15 to 17 years old.

On Sunday afternoon, three of the seven escaped juveniles were caught in Burien — about 30 miles from the detention center — and are in custody.

“And to hear that they made it all the way to here is even more scary, said Charles, who lives in Burien.

The Washington State Department of Youth and Families said that just after midnight on Sunday, the youth assaulted a staff member who was working the night shift during routine checks, and stole her personal belongings, including the keys to her car, a white 2018 Chevrolet Equinox.

Echo Glen staff contacted law enforcement. The campus was secured, and all other youths on the campus were accounted for.

“It’s a bit nerve-wracking,” said Maria, who lives near Echo Glen. “It happens more often than we would like, unfortunately.”

The stolen SUV was recovered shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday in Vancouver.

In January 2022, five teens -- including one with a murder conviction -- escaped from the facility and stole a car. The one with a murder conviction was also among the group that escaped Sunday.

The DCYF said a Juvenile Rehabilitation Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), comprised of people from outside facility management, will be conducting a thorough review of the incident.

“Echo Glen has enhanced its safety protocols, will assess whether protocols were followed, and will assess the need for changes based on this incident alongside the CIRT,” said the DCYF.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or the KCSO non-emergency number at 206-296-3311. Tips can also be emailed to MCUtips@kingcounty.gov or made anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound vis P3Tips.com or using the P3 Tips mobile app.