Colorado Springs Man Arrested for “City-wide Crime Pattern”

Colorado Springs Police have arrested 23–year-old Eric Garcia for what they say is a city-wide crime pattern.

Police say Garcia, along with other accomplices, would steal high-end electronics and tools from several local retail box stores. Detectives also say if he was caught at one of the stores, he would assault the loss prevention members and escape.

Garcia was arrested on Friday (2/27/15), at the Howard Johnson Lodge on S. Nevada Avenue, where he also tried to escape.

Police had a surveillance team set up at the motel, but when officers moved in to make the arrest, Garcia tried to get away. A K-9 Unit was sent in, and Garcia was eventually taken into custody and transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

Police say Garcia is suspected of being involved in 8 theft cases so far.

Additional arrests are anticipated.