"Stolen Truck, Drug Arrests in Colorado Springs: Police Seek Tips to Curb Vehicle-Related Crimes"

In Colorado Springs this past week, the police made two arrests related to an alleged motor vehicle theft and drug activity near North Academy Boulevard and the Austin Bluffs Open Space. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, surveillance of a stolen 1999 Ford F-250 truck showed the driver, a 31-year-old male and his 41-year-old female passenger, spray painting the vehicle a different color and removing identification stickers. Both suspects had allegedly evaded law enforcement several times over the previous two weeks. Police executed the arrest after observing the suspects with the vehicle, and discovered methamphetamine and fentanyl inside. The male suspect, identified as Gabriel Bales, was on parole for motor vehicle theft and had an outstanding warrant for violating parole conditions. Both suspects have been booked into the criminal justice center, and the case is ongoing, with police investigating connections to other alleged stolen vehicle cases in the area.For listeners who witnessed suspicious activity or have information regarding this or any other incident, Colorado Springs Police encourage you to provide tips through their non-emergency line or anonymously via Crime Stoppers.Throughout the past week, authorities noted an uptick in vehicle-related offenses, especially involving older model trucks and SUVs near the central corridor and Academy Boulevard area. Police are increasing patrols and surveillance in identified hotspots and emphasize the importance of securing vehicles and reporting suspicious activity.If anyone observes an ongoing crime or has urgent information, they should call 911 immediately. For non-emergencies or to leave an anonymous crime tip, listeners can contact Colorado Springs Police at 719-444-7000 or reach out to Crime Stoppers at 719-634-STOP.Thank you for tuning in to this daily Colorado Springs crime report digest. Be sure to subscribe for updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta