DENVER — The largest towing company in Colorado has been sold after state investigations into predatory practices resulted in settlement agreements and civil penalties.
Denver7 Investigates has been shining a light on Wyatts Towing for more than a year . Now, we are taking an in-depth look at what finally brought down the “Impound Empire.”
Denver7 Investigates
Impound Empire: Wyatts Towing, partners connected to many aspects of towing
Jaclyn Allen
The sign on the window at Wyatts Towing states that the company is “permanently closed,” adding, “Your vehicle is NOT here.” If you ask State Senator Julie Gonzales, no one is sad about it.
“I shed zero tears to see that Wyatts Towing is no longer in business in the state of Colorado,” said Gonzales. “You know who has shed a lot of tears? Everyday Coloradans. I have heard countless harrowing stories. You all have reported on it, as well,”
Stories like the one Kayla Greathouse shared with legislators. She testified that Wyatts Towing patrolled her apartment parking log, preying on the state’s most vulnerable.