Suspect arrested in connection to Big R robbery in El Paso County
A suspect was arrested near Airport Road Thursday in connection to a burglary at the Big R store off Gahart Drive in El Paso County.
The Colorado Springs Police Department’s Strategic Investigations Unit and Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms took a man into custody in which they originally offered a $5,000 reward for his arrest.
The man was caught on camera Sunday around 6:11 in the morning using an ax to smash through a locked gun case to steal 13 handguns from the store. At the time of the crime, he was described by authorities as being a white or Hispanic man wearing a black ski mask, black coat, black gloves, a black and white checkered belt, and black boots.
After an investigation, officers came in contact with his vehicle, in which he attempted to back away from officers and hit a fence on Airport Road. His vehicle then proceeded to hit another vehicle traveling westbound.
Officers were able to catch up with the man and arrested him without further incident. There were no serious injuries, however, an adult female was transported to the hospital for observation.
Due to the ongoing investigation, the suspect is not being identified at this time.
This is a developing story, we will continue to keep you updated as more information becomes available.
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The Colorado Springs Police Department is responding to an investigation Thursday evening.
Authorities posted a message to Twitter around 6:30 p.m. saying, “Airport Road between Murray Blvd and Copper Springs View is closed in both directions for an investigation.”
This is near the Copper Creek Apartments. They expect the road to be closed for another two more hours. Lt. Koch at is currently at the scene.
KRDO is sending a crew that direction as well.
This is a developing story. Check back to this article for updates.
Media -Airport Rd between Murray Blvd and Copper Springs Vw is closed in both directions for an investigation. Lt Koch at scene, road closed for appx 2 more hours.
— CSPD Duty Lieutenant (@CSPDDutyLt) February 1, 2019
