. >> copper things triggered a manhunt at the spring grove hospital center in cape new build -- catonville. the search for his accomplice fled the men to dangerous territory. >> baltimore county police say that copper theft is up 450%. howy's thieves demonstrate brazenly have become. police tolsearched for two men accused of stealing copper pipes. >> the set -- the suspects have been described as carrying crowbars toward the building. >> police arrested matthew blizzard but dennis ryan escaped into the building. complicated by heavy amounts of asbestos and lead. those familiar with the ground said the complex was condemned in the 1970's. >> we were told to stay away because it might contain asbestos and other things. they're quite old and some of the oldest buildings on this property. >> six hours after the initial call, police prepared to bring in swat teams and the made contact with dyer via cell phone. >> all kinds of metal thefts have been quite a problem around maryland. something police are dealing with all over maryland. >> after police spent six hours looking, they used his -- they