Man in Leg Cast Found Sleeping in Allegedly Stolen Car, Attempts to Flee Police in Pueblo

Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, October 2, 2026 — In Pueblo, Colorado, law enforcement officers encountered an unusual situation involving a man found asleep at the wheel of a vehicle suspected to be stolen. The individual, who was reportedly in a leg cast at the time, subsequently attempted to evade officers.

Details surrounding the discovery indicate that police located the man while he was inside the vehicle, apparently sleeping in the driver’s seat. The car was described as allegedly stolen, according to initial reports. Upon being approached by officers, the man reportedly made an attempt to flee the scene.

The circumstances of his attempted escape are particularly noteworthy, as the man was reportedly encumbered by a leg cast. Information regarding the specific police department involved, the exact date and time of the incident, or the outcome of the attempted flight was not immediately available. The name of the individual and any charges that may have been filed also remain unconfirmed.

The incident highlights a series of events that began with a discovery of a sleeping occupant in a vehicle flagged as potentially stolen. The situation escalated when the man, despite his physical condition, reportedly tried to flee from the officers present. Further details regarding the investigation and any subsequent actions taken by authorities have not been released at this time.

This event occurred in Pueblo, Colorado. The police’s finding of the man sleeping in the car marked the beginning of the encounter, which then led to an attempted evasion by the suspect. The presence of a leg cast added a notable element to the man’s alleged actions during the police interaction.

Story summarized from the original created by Brett Yager on www.fox21news.com, see more information here.

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