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Winter weather can have a terrible impact on people. In a recent case, a St. Louis man went from offering help to a stranded driver to committing a violent crime. After assisting the driver whose car was stuck in the snow, the good Samaritan turned on his benefactor, pulling out a gun and carjacking him.

An apparent instance of human kindness got cold quickly as a St. Louis man used a gun to carjack a person he had just helped

It happens to drivers every day during the wintertime months. Motorists leave home confidently, only to get stuck in deep, traction-sapping snow. Fortunately, benevolent parties sometimes step in to help, offering assistance to get stranded drivers back on the road.

That’s what one St. Louis motorist thought was happening when he got stuck. The 32-year-old driver attempted to drive into a parking garage on the west end of the city. However, winter road conditions trapped his SUV, leaving him hopelessly stuck in the snow. A passerby approached the driver and assisted him.

Moments later, the efforts of both people freed the vehicle. It seemed like an unsolicited act of kindness. The SUV’s owner drove the rest of the way into the parking garage and pulled into a spot. However, right after the driver parked the SUV, the apparent do-gooder approached with a firearm.

In a good-deed-turned-carjacking, the criminal demanded the driver’s keys. Prudently, the vehicle owner handed over the keys and left quickly. According to FOX 2 Now, the vehicle’s owner then called the police and waited for them to arrive. Surprisingly, St. Louis police officers found the car right where the owner had left it, parked in a spot. The robber collected the man’s keys and left the SUV in the apartment complex garage. 

It’s unclear whether the gun-toting thief stole anything out of the vehicle. However, a few social media commenters speculated that the type of vehicle stopped the would-be carjacking. “Most likely a manual and the dude didn’t know how to drive it,” one commenter joked. Another viewer speculated that the move was the “dumbest insurance scam” they’ve seen.

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Erik Sherman

Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and Humvees. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with expertise covering everything from sports cars and electric motorcycles to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He also studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC). When he’s not working, you can find Erik on his motorcycle or out for a spirited drive.