Man takes Uber to rob bank in US, waits outside for driver to take him home

Mr. Christmas was accused of bank robbery. (file)

A 42-year-old man in the United States ordered an Uber to rob a bank and asked the driver to wait outside until he could take over. Jason Christmas, from Southfield, Michigan, was arrested Wednesday for robbing a Huntington bank Fox 2, The Southfield Police Department said Mr Christmas took an Uber to the bank and instructed the driver to wait until he got inside and robbed the bank.

Authorities said the driver was unaware of Mr Christmas’s plans. Southfield Police Chief Alvin Barren told the outlet, “This is a very unusual way to go about an armed robbery in our city.”

According to daily starOnce Mr. Christmas reached his location, he exited the vehicle and put on his mask before entering the bank building. There, he demanded money at gunpoint, left and got back into the cab, which took him home.

After the alarm was raised, police used CCTV to identify the number plate of the unusual “getaway car” and questioned the driver. Once the Uber driver made it clear he knew nothing about the robbery, police arrived at Mr Christmas’s home address and arrested him just outside the apartment building.

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According to Fox 2In the bodycam video, the 42-year-old was seen handcuffed and on the ground. Concerned by the amount of “red stuff” on Mr. Christmas’s clothing, the police also asked whether it had been shot.

However, the red liquid was a dye pack, placed in the robbery by a bank teller. All the banknotes stuffed in Mr. Christmas’s pockets were also dyed red. Police said there was also a significant amount of red paint on the back seat of the Uber.

Speaking to the outlet, Police Chief Alvin Barren said he is not sure why Mr. Christmas committed the crime. However, he added that with the holiday season approaching, sometimes people do desperate things.

Mr. Christmas was accused of bank robbery.