Truck theft suspect arrested after allegedly fleeing, hiding in backyard of Arvada home

DENVER (KDVR) — A suspected truck thief was apprehended on Monday, Sept.1, after Arvada Police say he fled a stolen truck on foot before hiding under a tree in the backyard of a home in the 8500 block of West 63rd Place.

The Arvada Police Department said Saturday that they used K-9 officers and drone pilots to help establish a perimeter and locate the suspect. He was then taken into custody by the K-9 officers near a fence line after obeying commands for his arrest, police said.

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The suspect, who was not identified, was transported to jail and charged with four counts of second degree criminal trespass, one count of 3rd degree motor vehicle theft and one count of obstruction of a police officer, according to police.

APD said the alleged incident began after officers patrolling near West 62nd Avenue and Carr Street were “flagged down” by a community member who reported their truck had just been stolen…

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