Kentucky woman in labor helps her ex. Her reward? He allegedly steals her car and tells her it’s ‘none of her business’

A Kentucky woman in labor offered her ex-boyfriend, the father of her child, an opportunity to escape the cold because the hospital wouldn’t allow him to visit. Her ex, Christopher Mollette, allegedly repaid her kindness by stealing the vehicle, and Mollette is now in custody.

According to Kentucky news outlet Mountain Top Media, authorities say the woman had just given birth when she allowed Mollette to sit in her car outside the hospital. Molette arrived at the hospital to witness the birth of his child but the hospital denied him access due to visitation rules. When the woman later left the hospital, she discovered her vehicle was missing.

Where’s my car? “None of your business”

She contacted the police and reported that Mollette, her ex-boyfriend and the child’s father, had driven off without permission. When she contacted Mollette on the phone, he reportedly said it was “none of her business” where her car was and hung up on her.

Officers from the Pikeville Police Department investigated the apparent theft, reviewing hospital security footage as part of their inquiry. According to police, the video shows Mollette initially sitting in the passenger seat of the vehicle before moving into the driver’s seat and then driving off.

Mollette’s arrest

Law enforcement agencies in the region were alerted to be on the lookout for the vehicle. Mollette, 37, of Tomahawk, Kentucky, was later located driving the car near the Budget Inn in Paintsville, roughly 40 minutes from Pikeville. Police took him into custody without incident, according to reports from local outlets.

Mollette was booked into the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center and is facing charges that include auto theft and receiving stolen property. Jail records referenced by multiple news organizations indicate his bond was set at $10,000 per charge.

Hospital officials have not publicly commented on the incident beyond confirming that standard visitation rules were in place at the time. Police likewise have not indicated whether additional charges could be filed as the investigation continues. Mollette is expected to appear in court in the coming weeks, where prosecutors will outline the evidence against him and a judge will determine how the case proceeds.

Based on public court records and local law enforcement data, this is not Mollette’s first encounter with the justice system. His criminal history includes previous convictions in Martin County for charges such as Theft by Unlawful Taking, Receiving Stolen Property, and Attempted Manufacturing of Methamphetamine. These prior offenses resulted in multi-year sentences, with records indicating a history of felony convictions dating back over a decade.