2 arrested in Douglas County trespass, theft while child inside vehicle

DENVER (KDVR) — Two people were arrested as suspects in a theft that occurred shortly before 7 a.m. outside the Cougar Run Elementary on Aug. 27, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

During the theft from the parked vehicle, a 9-year-old was still inside the car . The sheriff’s office said a white male entered the vehicle, took a computer and a bag, then got into the passenger seat of a black SUV and fled.

Minutes later, the victim’s credit card was used at a King Soopers near Highlands Ranch Parkway and University Parkway. Police responded to the grocery store, but were not able to arrest the suspects.

On Sept. 3, Labor Day, two suspects were arrested at a hotel in the 7600 block of East Union Avenue in Denver. Police said one suspect was arrested in the hotel lobby, where they found he was armed with a handgun and extra ammunition. The second suspect was arrested shortly after near a stolen Toyota RAV4 parked outside the hotel.

Deputies searched the vehicle and found a hoodie and mask matching the description of what was worn during the Cougar Run trespass, in addition to drugs and multiple stolen credit cards. Deputies also searched the hotel room the suspects had been staying in and found allegedly stolen property. Items recovered included four computers, numerous passports, driver’s licenses, social security cards and credit cards. There were also some personal items linked to various victims.

Police identified the suspects, both of whom were in their mid-20s and with multiple warrants out for their arrest. The sheriff’s office said charges under consideration in this case include motor vehicle theft and vehicular trespassing.

Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to contact the sheriff’s office tip line at 303-660-7579. The investigation is ongoing and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify further potential victims linked to the recovered items.

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