A Georgia fugitive “considered to be armed and dangerous” used an Uber during his flight from pursuing sheriff’s deputies, Georgia authorities said Tuesday.
Inmate Timothy Shane, 52, was taken from custody to Grady Hospital in Atlanta on Sunday night “for a medical examination after a suicide attempt” before escaping at about 1:20 a.m. Monday, according to the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office.
Timothy Shane.Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office
Shane fled the hospital on foot before he “stole a SUV parked in the area,” crashed it and then took off on foot again, the sheriff said.
The SUV’s owner reported that a Glock handgun was stolen from that vehicle, officials said.
The sheriff’s department later learned that Shane requested an Uber come pick him up at a “residence in south Rockdale” — but by the time deputies arrived there, Shane was gone, officials said. It was unclear how exactly Shane is believed to have been able to hail the Uber.
Deputies believe Shane could still be wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and dark blue pants, authorities said.
Timothy Shane.Rockdale County Sheriff’s OfficeTimothy Shane.Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office
The suspect has also stolen a Pontiac Grand Prix in his flight, which was found at a Publix supermarket in Henry County on Highway 155, officials said Monday night.
“At this time we do not know if he stole another vehicle or if he is still in that area,” the sheriff said.
Shane was described as 5-foot-9 with a buzzed haircut.
“Inmate Shane has a history of fleeing along with felony drug and weapon charges,” the sheriff said. “He should be considered armed and dangerous.”
Aaron Gilchrist contributed.
