Georgia Jail Escapees Hijack Lyft for Florida Getaway
TL;DR
Three men, all convicted of violent crimes including murder, escaped a Georgia jail and hijacked a Lyft to flee to Florida, where they used the driver’s credit cards and vehicle before being recaptured. The incident involved threats and violence against the driver, and the men were tracked down using license plate readers after a multi-state pursuit.
- Three men who escaped Georgia jail hijacked Lyft to Florida, records show The Guardian
- 3 escaped inmates put rope around Lyft driver's neck and kidnapped her for 10 hours, police say NBC News
- FBI: Escaped inmates used rope to kidnap rideshare driver during Florida getaway FOX 5 Atlanta
- 3 Georgia inmates who escaped DeKalb County Jail captured in Florida, officials say CBS News
- 3 escaped DeKalb inmates took Lyft ride to Florida, officials say AJC.com
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