Fountain Man Arrested, Accused Of Over 60 Thefts
Fountain Police have arrested a man accused of over 60 thefts from unlocked vehicles.
19-year-old Joseph Kwon Spoerl of Fountain was arrested on Wednesday for multiple felony counts of 1st Degree Criminal Trespass, with additional charges expected.
The investigation began in March and included more than 60 cases in the neighborhoods of Cross Creek, Heritage, Tuscany Ridge, Wild Oak Farms, and Countryside. The cases involved theft of items from unlocked vehicles after sunset.
Patrol Officers began mapping & analyzing the crime data. Officers determined that some of the items taken, iPods and MP3 players, are typically pawned. A search of pawn records revealed their suspect. Detectives identified additional thefts that occurred in the Colorado Center Area of unincorporated El Paso County. A search warrant was obtained for the Spoerl’s residence and additional items were recovered. The Fountain Police Department, coordinating with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, are continuing the investigation and additional arrests are expected.
The Fountain Police Department now has to link the stolen property to each victim. Police tell us this is difficult without a serial number or unique identifier. They say they will notify property owners when the items are available for release.
Police offer two crime prevention tips regarding these cases. First, they say you should always verify your doors are locked when you leave your vehicle unattended. Also, police recommend you record or photograph all serial numbers or unique identifiers to your property. This will help investigators identify stolen property and solve patterns of property crime quicker.
Anyone with additional information related to these offenses are encouraged to call the Fountain Police Department at 719-382-8555.
