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Uber vehicle possibly carjacked, Bay Area authorities report | |
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Authorities have reported the possible carjacking of an Uber vehicle in a San Francisco suburb. One report says a driver may be kidnapped, as well. | |
Contra Costa Sheriffs are on the lookout for a vehicle with an Uber placard displayed in the windshield in San Pablo, California, 20 miles (32km) northeast of the foggy tech haven. | |
Sheriffs say that the car has no license plate, but is identified as a “newer grey coloured Prius” with a “hyper-extended” driver’s door that does not close. They listed the possible suspect as a bald Hispanic man, standing tall at six feet, 200 pounds (14 stone). | Sheriffs say that the car has no license plate, but is identified as a “newer grey coloured Prius” with a “hyper-extended” driver’s door that does not close. They listed the possible suspect as a bald Hispanic man, standing tall at six feet, 200 pounds (14 stone). |
A spokesperson for the Sheriff's office told The Independent that they are still trying to confirm details of the incident. They did not confirm details of any kidnapping, despite a report from KTVU's Randee Deason including such information. | |
Uber could not comment on particulars of the situation as the Sheriff’s office had yet to confirm details of the case. | Uber could not comment on particulars of the situation as the Sheriff’s office had yet to confirm details of the case. |
Similar instances of Uber carjackings have emerged in recent weeks. | Similar instances of Uber carjackings have emerged in recent weeks. |
One South Los Angeles driver reported an attack and carjacking by a passenger who first lured him out of his car and threw bleach. She reportedly stole the vehicle and hit him with it. The driver, Saul Mejia, told a local NBC affiliate that she requested his vehicle and the ride started out normally. | |
Although Uber says they insure every ride, Mr Mejia had yet to receive word from the company about his case. | Although Uber says they insure every ride, Mr Mejia had yet to receive word from the company about his case. |
The Uber website includes safety protocol, but does not stipulate how drivers are protected from attacks like these beyond insurance. | The Uber website includes safety protocol, but does not stipulate how drivers are protected from attacks like these beyond insurance. |
Uber told NBC that they presented Mr Mejia’s claim to their insurer, however, and took one extra step, according to their safety policy: | Uber told NBC that they presented Mr Mejia’s claim to their insurer, however, and took one extra step, according to their safety policy: |
“We have permanently blocked this rider’s access to Uber and are working with the authorities on their investigation.” | “We have permanently blocked this rider’s access to Uber and are working with the authorities on their investigation.” |
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