Colorado police officers were stunned when a brazen suspect refused to immediately comply with orders to exit a stolen vehicle, telling them he would only get out after finishing his cigarette.

The unusual standoff unfolded after officers surrounded the vehicle, attempting to bring the tense situation under control. Instead of surrendering, the suspect casually lit up, insisting he would step out once his smoke break was over.

Police eventually detained the individual without injury, but the bizarre exchange highlighted both the suspect’s defiance and the unpredictable nature of vehicle theft arrests.

Law enforcement officials later described the incident as a reminder of the challenges officers face when suspects act irrationally or attempt to delay arrest. The suspect now faces multiple charges related to vehicle theft and resisting police orders.