Roughly 4,700 of those wanted for arrest were able to escape and go into hiding. This aligns with survivors' statements that they had been warned by their colleagues, foremen, and others—in one case even a police officer—shortly before the action took place.
About 4,700 individuals who were destined to be taken into custody successfully avoided capture and went into seclusion. This is in line with testimonies from survivors who claimed they had been informed by their peers, superiors, and others—in one case even a law enforcement officer—just before the incident occurred.