POLICE are scrambling to find an “armed and dangerous” fugitive who escaped custody by ordering an Uber.
Investigators are stumped by how an inmate – from the state of Georgia – managed to catch a lift with the popular ride share app, which aided his getaway over the weekend.
Timothy Shane, 52, was admitted to an Atlanta hospital on Sunday night for medical care following a suicide attempt, authorities said.
He managed to flee on foot from the hospital in the early hours of Monday, before stealing a parked SUV.
Shane then crashed that stolen vehicle and nicked a Glock handgun from the car, before taking off on foot, again.
Authorities said he then requested an Uber to pick him up from a residence, but by the time police arrived at the address, he had disappeared.
It’s believed he also stole a Pontiac Grand Prix which was found parked at a supermarket on Highway 55.
It’s unknown if he stole another vehicle or remains in the area.
Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office said Shane could still be wearing a red hoodie and dark blue pants.
Sheriff Eric J Levett said: “Inmate Shane has a history of fleeing along with felony drug and weapon charges”.
“He should be considered armed and dangerous.”
Shane was described as 5-foot-9 with a buzzed haircut.
It follows the escape of 10 inmates from a New Orleans jail, who busted out through a hole in their cell.
The prisoners, including accused killers, left taunting messages for guards.
Cops discovered the men were missing from the Orleans Parish Justice Center in New Orleans in May 2025.
One person, Kendell Myles, who has a history of escaping jail, has been found hiding underneath a car in a hotel parking garage in the French Quarter, while nine remain at large.
It’s unclear how the fugitives were able to bust out, but officials said they were investigating whether any correctional officers helped with the breakout.
They fear the inmates could have been given tools to assist with their escape, as it was “impossible without help,” according to Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson.
“This is beyond unacceptable,” said Attorney General Liz Murrill, blasting the stunning safety breach that brought a wave of fear to the city at the time.
