Press Releases

Sheriff's Office Warns of Jury Duty Scam

Jan 8, 2021 - 10:45am

The Sheriff's Office has received intelligence of a jury scam.  The caller threatens the individual they have missed Jury Duty, it's a Felony offense and need to pay fines in excess of $1,800.00.   After the money is deposited, they have to come to the Sheriff's Office to sign a waiver form.  

MR 21-002

Sheriff's Office Investigating Burglary

Dec 16, 2020 - 9:05am

On December 15, 2020, at 7:10 AM, a suspect burglarized a Coin Laundry business located in the 300 block of Main Street. He walked into the business, opened the breaker panel to turn off all breakers, then proceeded to the coin machine.

MR 20-179

Sheriff's Office Investigates Theft Case

Dec 4, 2020 - 6:42am

On November 17, 2020, between approximately 4:54 AM through 5:03 AM, a theft occurred at a business located in the 5800 block of Terminal Avenue. Two vehicles park near a 30 foot-long black enclosed trailer parked behind the business.

MR 20-178

Sheriff's Office Investigates Theft Case

Nov 28, 2020 - 8:30am

On November 27, 2020, between approximately 2:30 PM through 2:50 PM, a package theft occurred in the 5000 block of Old Stage Coach Road. The suspect vehicle drives up to the entrance of the driveway, exits vehicle, walks up to the victim’s porch and steals a package from it.

MR 20-175

Sheriff's Office Investigates a Theft Case

Nov 20, 2020 - 5:20am

On November 18, 2020, at approximately 9:00 AM, a package theft occurred in the 6700 block of Mission Road. The suspect vehicle drives through the neighborhood, a suspect exits the passenger side of the vehicle. The suspect walks up to the victim’s porch and steals a package from it.

MR 20-173

Sheriff's Office Investigates Vehicle Break-In

Nov 18, 2020 - 4:50am

On November 16, 2020, at approximately 3:13 AM, a vehicle break-in and theft occurred in the 5600 block of Alturas Drive. The suspect was seen on the victim’s home security camera footage standing on the rear driver side tire while opening the tool box in the truck bed and stealing tools. 

MR 20-172

Sheriff's Office Investigates Theft Cases

Oct 27, 2020 - 3:45am

On October 21, 2020, between approximately 1:00 PM through 3:50 PM, packages were delivered to the 10000 block of Deer Meadow Circle as well as the 6000 block of Kettle Fire Trail. Shortly after the packages were delivered, the packages were stolen.

MR 20-164

Sheriff's Office Arrests Suspect in Homicide Case

Sep 29, 2020 - 11:11am

On May 13, 2020, at approximately 1:36 PM, our Communications Center dispatched Manitou Springs Police officers to El Paso Boulevard in Manitou Springs on a Check the Welfare call.  After arriving on scene, officers discovered a deceased male inside a residence.

MR 20-159

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Colorado Springs, CO 80903
United States

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Colorado Springs, CO 80906
United States

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