A Utah man who attempted to steal a car while it was parked at a Home Depot in Salt Lake City, threw the driver into a tree, and attempted to outrun law enforcement was sentenced to 63 months’ imprisonment.
Kay Elder, 36, of Farmington, Utah, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Jill Parrish after he pleaded guilty in May 2024 to carjacking.
In addition to his term of imprisonment, Elder was sentenced to three years’ supervised release.Â
According to court documents and statements made at the change of plea hearing, Elder approached the 57-year-old victim parked at Home Depot on January 3, 2024, and began yelling at the man to get out of the car and give him the key.
The victim exited the car, and Elder attempted to strike and kick him but missed.
Elder then grabbed the victim and threw him into a tree. Elder then attempted to drive away, but the victim had the vehicle’s car key fob. Elder then ran, attempting to outrun the police. Elder was ultimately arrested.
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