Alleged Carjacker Arrested
COLORADO SPRINGS — An alleged carjacker has been arrested after stealing a victim’s car at gunpoint.
The crime happened around 12:30 Friday morning in the 3800 block of Half Turn Road near Austin Bluffs Parkway and N. Academy Blvd. Police say the suspect approached the victim as he got of the vehicle. The suspect then demanded the victim’s wallet while ordering him to the ground.
The victim did as he was told. The suspect then drove away in the victim’s car. During the investigation, the stolen car was spotted by an officer near Academy and Parkmoor Village Road. The officer conducted a high risk stop and finally took 26 year old Jasen Chavez into custody.
A gun, believed to be used in the crime, was found in the car as well as the victim’s wallet. Chavez is now facing charges of aggravated robbery and aggravated motor vehicle theft.
