Photo via Uber.
Photo via Uber.

Uber helped Denver police track down one of its own drivers who allegedly tried to break into a passenger’s home shortly after dropping her off at the airport.

The Denver Post has the details of the incident, which happened on Thursday. Gerald Montgomery, 51, was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of attempted second-degree burglary.

Affidavits show that Montgomery, the uberX driver, returned to the rider’s home after he dropped her off at Denver International Airport. He tried to enter the house through a back door with what police called “burglary tools” when he was stopped by a roommate. Montgomery fled once he was noticed.

The rider sent her roommate a copy of the Uber receipt, which showed Montgomery’s photo and helped identify him as the burglar. Uber then gave Denver police Montgomery’s address, license number, phone number, and vehicle information.

Uber said that Montgomery passed all required background checks, and the Post found no criminal history for the driver in Colorado. Uber deactivated the driver and refunded the ride.

Uber has had a string of recent problems with drivers, particularly with sexual assault accusations. The company has been criticized for the way it screens drivers, and now Congress is asking both Uber and Lyft to strengthen their background checks.

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