Woman Fist-Bumped by Thief After Being Trapped in Stolen Uber in Birmingham
Police have launched an investigation after a woman was trapped inside a stolen Uber taxi in Birmingham, with the thief reportedly fist-bumping her before she exited the vehicle.
Incident Details at Harborne Lane Petrol Station
The bizarre event occurred at approximately 9:35 PM on Wednesday, April 8, at the Shell petrol station on Harborne Lane. The woman was a passenger in the Uber when it was stolen from the forecourt.
She described the thief as driving her calmly to a nearby bus stop, where he instructed her to "get out". In a strange twist, he then fist-bumped her as if she were a close friend, before fleeing the scene.
Passenger's Account and Police Response
The passenger told BirminghamLive that she remained calm during the ordeal, which she believes helped de-escalate the situation. She mentioned the thief claimed he had "just left prison".
However, she expressed frustration with the police response, stating they were more focused on recovering the stolen vehicle than assisting her with a lift home.
West Midlands Police Investigation Underway
West Midlands Police confirmed they are investigating the theft of the vehicle from the petrol forecourt. A spokesperson said:
- The passenger was in the vehicle when it was stolen but exited shortly after.
- CCTV footage is being reviewed as part of ongoing enquiries.
- The stolen vehicle has been recovered and is undergoing forensic examination.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact them via 101 or Live Chat, quoting reference 20/207108/26. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
