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(Des Moines, IA) -- A teen wanted for escaping authorities is now in custody in Des Moines. Simon Agar was arrested in the 1500 block of 8th Street in Des Moines Monday afternoon. Agar had escaped custody in Waterloo on December 20th while being transported to the Northern Iowa Juvenile Detention Center. He was under arrest for attempted murder. The arrest was made by the Des Moines Police Department partnering with the Polk County Sheriff's Office and United States Marshals Service.