Teen arrested after allegedly stealing caretaker’s car

UPDATE: MONDAY 12/22/2025 3:25 p.m.

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The teen accused of stealing his caretaker’s car from the Emily Griffith Center has been arrested, according to CSPD.

In an update, CSPD said the Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force (VOFTF) responded to assist in apprehending the teen. The stolen Ford Escape was spotted being driven by a suspect matching the description of of the teen. The car was parked in a neighborhood off South Circle Drive in the southeast part of the city, and CSPD said the suspect was observed entering stores in the area.

The Tactical Enforcement Unit responded along with K9 and drone units, and as the suspect was walking in the parking lot, was taken into custody…

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