Absconder (8)
(Other definitions for escapee that I've seen before include "Absconder, fugitive" , "One who's broken out of confinement" , "One absconding" , "Jail-breaker" , "runner appears" .)
'absconder' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for runaway that I've seen before include "Del Shannon hit" , "One who has taken flight" , "desert" , "One who flies" , "Fugitive" .)
'absconder' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for deserter that I've seen before include "Traitor" , "One illegally leaving armed forces" , "Serviceman running away" , "Rat" , "military offender" .)