
Sheriff's deputies captured a Georgia fugitive after he broke out of a hospital and used a pair of ride-hailing trips, including with Uber, during his flight, authorities said Wednesday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Timothy Shane, 52, was caught in the 9000 block of Morris Drive in Covington after witnesses spotted him knocking on doors, the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office said.
Main Idea: Georgia authorities captured fugitive inmate Timothy Shane after he escaped from a hospital and used ride-hailing trips, including Uber, during his flight.
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The escape may raise public safety risks and costs for taxpayers, police, hospitals, and ride-hailing services like Uber.
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The fugitive inmate at the center of the article, whose escape, thefts, and eventual capture drive the story.
The ride-hailing company specifically named in Shane’s flight from authorities and part of the article’s headline focus.
The sheriff providing key updates on the escape and investigation, with his comments central to the reporting.
The hospital Shane escaped from and where the sequence of events begins.
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The supermarket chain named as the location where the stolen vehicle was recovered.
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