Suspect Refuses to Exit Stolen Vehicle Until Cigarette is Finished, Colorado Police Respond

Stolen Vehicle Standoff

• 🚨 A suspect in a stolen vehicle refused to exit after being surrounded by Colorado police officers.
• 🚗 The suspect indicated he would only exit the car after finishing his cigarette.

Police Response and Tactics

• 🚓 Police pursued the vehicle southbound on Magnolia from 19th River, noting it was in the wrong lanes of traffic.
• ⚠️ During the low-speed pursuit (around 20 mph), officers observed the rear passenger wheel was about to detach.
• 💥 Police deployed a pepper ball and a taser as part of their attempt to apprehend the suspect.
• 🗣️ Officers repeatedly ordered the suspect to open the door and exit the vehicle.
• 🙏 The suspect pleaded "Please help" after the confrontation escalated.