Craigslist “roommate” accused of stealing from homes in Colorado Springs

Police say a man has been scamming people on Craigslist in Colorado Springs by responding to postings for a roommate and then stealing their belongings.

Tyshawn L. Gayle, 23, is accused of stealing from at least three people who posted on Craigslist in search of a roommate and at least one other person who did not use the website.

According to the Colorado Springs police, Gayle would live with the people for about a month and then would move his stuff as well as things owned by the residents out while they were at work. He would take cash, game systems, and even a car.

Gayle has two felony arrest warrants out for him. He is wanted on suspicion of second-degree burglary of a dwelling in a November case and the same charge plus misdemeanor theft in a December case.

Anyone with information on where Gayle might be is asked to contact Detective Ramirez at 719-444-7295 or Detective Mallett at 719-444-7298 with CSPD Sand Creek Investigations.