A 44-year-old North Platte woman has been accused of stealing a car and taking it on a drunken joy ride.

At around 2:30 p.m., on June 20, North Platte Police responded to the 1400 block of East 12th Street on the report of a stolen vehicle.

According to a witness, a female, later identified as Terri Bray, was standing on a corner in the 1400 block of East 13th Street earlier in the day and had attempted to wave him down.

The victim said he did not stop and left the area.  He stated that when he returned home a short time later, he saw Bray seated inside his neighbor’s Honda CRX.

He said Bray then revved the engine and erratically drove away from the area.

Police say the 30-year-old son of the vehicle’s owner was able to follow the stolen car.

Officers then observed the vehicle stopped in the intersection of Meyers and 12th Streets and made contact with Bray.

According to Officer Rodney Brown, officers suspected Bray was under the influence of alcohol and took her into custody.

Following further investigation, Bray was transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center and jailed on charges of felony theft of a motor vehicle, refusal to submit to a breath test and 2nd offense driving under the influence of liquor.

She was also cited for not having an operator’s license.