Colorado Springs Crime Recap: Robberies, Burglaries, and Property Damage in the Week of August 13-20
August 20, 2025 • 3 mins
Criminal incidents reported across Colorado Springs for the week of August 13 to August 20 include several notable events. On August 14 in the Southeast neighborhood near Academy Boulevard, police responded to an alleged armed robbery at a local business. Witnesses reported one suspect displayed a firearm before fleeing on foot with an undisclosed sum of cash. Officers describe the suspect as a male, approximately 5'10", medium build, wearing dark clothing and a mask. This case is still under active investigation and Colorado Springs Police are seeking public assistance in identifying the individual involved.
Later that same day, August 14, an alleged residential burglary was reported in the Old Colorado City area, specifically near the intersection of 31st Street and Colorado Avenue. The homeowner returned to find property missing. There were no injuries and no suspects have been identified; police urge anyone with information to come forward. The case remains open with detectives pursuing leads.
On August 15 in the downtown corridor near Platte Avenue and Nevada Avenue, officers were dispatched to an alleged assault that resulted in minor injuries. The altercation allegedly began as a verbal dispute in a parking lot and escalated into physical violence. One adult male was detained at the scene and arrested on charges connected to the incident. The investigation is ongoing as police work to determine any additional parties involved.
In the early hours of August 16, a suspected vehicle theft occurred in the Powers neighborhood, in the vicinity of Barnes Road and Tutt Boulevard. The vehicle, a blue four-door sedan, was reported stolen from a business parking lot. As of this report, the car has not been recovered and no arrests have been made. Authorities request tips from residents who may have seen suspicious activity in that area overnight.
August 18 brought an alleged vandalism and property damage incident in the Briargate region near Research Parkway. Multiple vehicles in a residential complex parking lot were found with smashed windows early that morning. Officers collected evidence and canvassed for surveillance footage; there have been no arrests and the matter remains under investigation.
Multiple ordinary disturbance calls and minor theft complaints were addressed throughout Downtown, Central, and West Colorado Springs neighborhoods. None resulted in serious injury, and police resolved most without arrests.
No major violent crimes, such as homicides or shootings, were reported during this week. There was no significant gang-related activity noted in public bulletins.
While the week saw a variety of incidents, there is no evidence of any emerging trends in violent crime. Of note, there is a modest rise in vehicle-related property crimes, particularly theft and vandalism in commercial and residential parking areas. Community members are encouraged to secure valuables and report any suspicious behavior.
Listeners with information about any of the incidents mentioned or other criminal activity are encouraged to contact Colorado Springs Police at 719-444-7000, or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 719-634-STOP.
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Later that same day, August 14, an alleged residential burglary was reported in the Old Colorado City area, specifically near the intersection of 31st Street and Colorado Avenue. The homeowner returned to find property missing. There were no injuries and no suspects have been identified; police urge anyone with information to come forward. The case remains open with detectives pursuing leads.
On August 15 in the downtown corridor near Platte Avenue and Nevada Avenue, officers were dispatched to an alleged assault that resulted in minor injuries. The altercation allegedly began as a verbal dispute in a parking lot and escalated into physical violence. One adult male was detained at the scene and arrested on charges connected to the incident. The investigation is ongoing as police work to determine any additional parties involved.
In the early hours of August 16, a suspected vehicle theft occurred in the Powers neighborhood, in the vicinity of Barnes Road and Tutt Boulevard. The vehicle, a blue four-door sedan, was reported stolen from a business parking lot. As of this report, the car has not been recovered and no arrests have been made. Authorities request tips from residents who may have seen suspicious activity in that area overnight.
August 18 brought an alleged vandalism and property damage incident in the Briargate region near Research Parkway. Multiple vehicles in a residential complex parking lot were found with smashed windows early that morning. Officers collected evidence and canvassed for surveillance footage; there have been no arrests and the matter remains under investigation.
Multiple ordinary disturbance calls and minor theft complaints were addressed throughout Downtown, Central, and West Colorado Springs neighborhoods. None resulted in serious injury, and police resolved most without arrests.
No major violent crimes, such as homicides or shootings, were reported during this week. There was no significant gang-related activity noted in public bulletins.
While the week saw a variety of incidents, there is no evidence of any emerging trends in violent crime. Of note, there is a modest rise in vehicle-related property crimes, particularly theft and vandalism in commercial and residential parking areas. Community members are encouraged to secure valuables and report any suspicious behavior.
Listeners with information about any of the incidents mentioned or other criminal activity are encouraged to contact Colorado Springs Police at 719-444-7000, or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 719-634-STOP.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Criminal incidents reported across Colorado Springs for the week of
August thirteenth to August twentieth includes several notable events. On
August fourteenth, in the Southeast neighborhood near Academy Boulevard, police
responded to an alleged armed robbery at a local business.
Witnesses reported one suspect displayed a firearm before fleeing on
(00:20):
foot with an undisclosed sum of cash. Officers described the
suspect as a male approximately five feet ten inches, medium build,
wearing dark clothing and a mask. This case is still
under active investigation, and Colorado Springs Police are seeking public
assistance in identifying the individual involved. Later that same day,
(00:40):
August fourteenth, an alleged residential burglary was reported in the
Old Colorado City area, specifically near the intersection of thirty
first Street and Colorado Avenue. The homeowner returned to find
property missing. There were no injuries and no suspects have
been identified. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
The case remains open, with detectives pursuing leads. On August fifteenth,
(01:03):
in the downtown corridor near Platte Avenue in Nevada Avenue,
officers were dispatched to an alleged assault that resulted in
minor injuries. The altercation allegedly began as a verbal dispute
in a parking lot and escalated into physical violence. One
adult male was detained at the scene and arrested. Artarges
connected to the incident Go find this salt. The investigation
(01:24):
is ongoing as police worked to determine any additional parties involved.
In the early hours of August sixteenth, a suspected vehicle
theft occurred in the Power's neighborhood in the vicinity of
Barnes Road and Tup Boulevard. The vehicle, a blue four
door Sedan, was reported stolen from a business parking lot.
As of this report, the car has not been recovered
and no arrests have been made. Aforties request tips from
(01:47):
residents who may have seen suspicious activity in that area.
Overnight August eighteenth brought an alleged vandalism and property damage
incident in the Briargate region near Research Parkway. Multiple vehicles
and a residential complex parking lot were found with smashed windows.
Early that morning. Officers collected evidence and canvassed for surveillance footage.
(02:09):
There have been no arrests and the matter remains under investigation.
Multiple ordinary disturbance calls and minor theft complaints were addressed
throughout downtown, Central and West Colorado Springs neighborhoods. None resulted
in serious injury and police resolved most without arrests. No
major violent crimes, such as homicides or shootings were reported
(02:31):
during this week. There was no significant gang related activity
noted in public bulletins. While the weeks saw a variety
of incidents, there is no evidence of any emerging trends
in violent crime. Of note, there is a modest rise
in vehicle related property crimes, particularly theft and vandalism in
commercial and residential parting areas. Community members are encouraged to
(02:52):
secure valuables and report any suspicious behavior. Listeners with information
about any of the incidents mentioned or other criminal activity
are encouraged to contact Colorado Springs Police at seven point
nine four four four. Thank you for tuning in and
please remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet Please production.
(03:13):
For more check out Quiet Please got ai
Criminal incidents reported across Colorado Springs for the week of
August thirteenth to August twentieth includes several notable events. On
August fourteenth, in the Southeast neighborhood near Academy Boulevard, police
responded to an alleged armed robbery at a local business.
Witnesses reported one suspect displayed a firearm before fleeing on
(00:20):
foot with an undisclosed sum of cash. Officers described the
suspect as a male approximately five feet ten inches, medium build,
wearing dark clothing and a mask. This case is still
under active investigation, and Colorado Springs Police are seeking public
assistance in identifying the individual involved. Later that same day,
(00:40):
August fourteenth, an alleged residential burglary was reported in the
Old Colorado City area, specifically near the intersection of thirty
first Street and Colorado Avenue. The homeowner returned to find
property missing. There were no injuries and no suspects have
been identified. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
The case remains open, with detectives pursuing leads. On August fifteenth,
(01:03):
in the downtown corridor near Platte Avenue in Nevada Avenue,
officers were dispatched to an alleged assault that resulted in
minor injuries. The altercation allegedly began as a verbal dispute
in a parking lot and escalated into physical violence. One
adult male was detained at the scene and arrested. Artarges
connected to the incident Go find this salt. The investigation
(01:24):
is ongoing as police worked to determine any additional parties involved.
In the early hours of August sixteenth, a suspected vehicle
theft occurred in the Power's neighborhood in the vicinity of
Barnes Road and Tup Boulevard. The vehicle, a blue four
door Sedan, was reported stolen from a business parking lot.
As of this report, the car has not been recovered
and no arrests have been made. Aforties request tips from
(01:47):
residents who may have seen suspicious activity in that area.
Overnight August eighteenth brought an alleged vandalism and property damage
incident in the Briargate region near Research Parkway. Multiple vehicles
and a residential complex parking lot were found with smashed windows.
Early that morning. Officers collected evidence and canvassed for surveillance footage.
(02:09):
There have been no arrests and the matter remains under investigation.
Multiple ordinary disturbance calls and minor theft complaints were addressed
throughout downtown, Central and West Colorado Springs neighborhoods. None resulted
in serious injury and police resolved most without arrests. No
major violent crimes, such as homicides or shootings were reported
(02:31):
during this week. There was no significant gang related activity
noted in public bulletins. While the weeks saw a variety
of incidents, there is no evidence of any emerging trends
in violent crime. Of note, there is a modest rise
in vehicle related property crimes, particularly theft and vandalism in
commercial and residential parting areas. Community members are encouraged to
(02:52):
secure valuables and report any suspicious behavior. Listeners with information
about any of the incidents mentioned or other criminal activity
are encouraged to contact Colorado Springs Police at seven point
nine four four four. Thank you for tuning in and
please remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet Please production.
(03:13):
For more check out Quiet Please got ai
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