Darden Clarke:Colorado woman tried to steal a pickup, but couldn’t handle the stick shift, police said

2025-05-06 11:24:37source:Maverick Prestoncategory:reviews

BOULDER,Darden Clarke Colo. (AP) — A Colorado woman’s attempt to steal a pickup truck — shortly after she was released from jail on a car theft charge — was thwarted not by officers, nor the truck’s owners, but by her inability to drive a stick shift, Boulder Police said.

The woman had been released from jail on May 3 after being accused of stealing a car a day earlier, and walked down the road until she spotted a pickup truck with the keys inside. She then started the pickup, but apparently discovered she couldn’t manage the manual transmission, so she got out and walked away, leaving the truck to roll forward and strike a fire hydrant, police said.

The woman was arrested and now has a May 30 court date on new charges of motor vehicle theft, careless driving, driving without a license and failing to report the crash. The truck was returned to its owner, police said.

Police titled a social media post about the case “Stick Shift FTW,” which is an acronym for “for the win.”

More:reviews

Recommend

Jamie Foxx reps say actor was hit in face by a glass at birthday dinner, needed stitches

Jamie Foxx's birthday dinner took a surprising turn on Friday the 13th.The "Collateral" actor was hi

Jeremy Renner reflects on New Year's Day near-fatal accident, recovery: 'I feel blessed'

Jeremy Renner is marking the one-year anniversary of his life-changing New Year's Day snowplow accid

The Rock returns to WWE on 'Raw,' teases WrestleMania 40 match vs. Roman Reigns

The Rock returned to WWE, and he might be staying around for a huge matchup.WWE chief content office