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A Kentucky woman has been arrested in Evansville after allegedly attempting to steal multiple vehicles, claiming she was instructed to do so through telepathic communication with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.
The incident occurred Friday morning on North Main Street, where Evansville Police responded to reports of suspicious behavior.
The woman, identified as 28-year-old Ricki Smith, was observed trying to open car doors in a parking lot. According to a witness, Smith entered an unlocked vehicle and refused to leave when confronted.
A Kentucky woman claims Kanye West telepathically told her to steal a car with a child inside, leading to her arrest 😳 pic.twitter.com/K7fEKOoSq6
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) August 30, 2024
The situation escalated when Smith allegedly attempted to enter another vehicle as its owner walked into a store. The owner, who was taking her child to daycare, intervened and forcibly removed Smith from the car. She later informed police that her child was in the backseat during the incident and pressed charges.
I believe her actually
— tippity (@tippitytoptweet) August 30, 2024
Smith told authorities she had traveled from Louisville to Evansville after her car broke down, hitchhiking the rest of the way. She claimed that Ye communicated with her telepathically, instructing her to steal a vehicle.
finally found someone crazier than kanye
— Spectre (@spectre0799) August 30, 2024
Smith was subsequently arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail. Further investigation revealed that she had crashed her car on Highway 64 before abandoning it.
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