City Employee Helps Police Catch Copper Thieves

A city of Colorado Springs fleet employee helped police arrest three alleged copper thieves.

Christine Keller was filling in on Tuesday morning as the fuel delivery truck driver. She was on her way to refuel the units at the fleet facility when she noticed some suspicious activity on the side of West Cimarron St near 21st St. She realized the men were stealing copper wire from the street light poles.

She said she was scared that the men might see her, so she kept a little distance.

Keller called police and stayed on the phone, assisting officers with information until they could arrive on scene. Colorado Springs Police were able to ultimately arrest the three suspects.

Keller said that she felt responsible as a city employee to call police, but pointed out that every citizen has a responsibility to watch out for crime.

“Christine was observant enough to notice something suspicious when others may have driven right by,” says Fleet Parts Supervisor Rob Ramsey. “We’re proud of her for helping CSPD make the arrest.”