Search underway after two teens considered ‘dangerous’ escape from youth detention center
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – State officials have confirmed a search is underway for two high-risk teens who escaped from a youth detention center in Colorado Springs on Monday, Sept. 23, in the afternoon.
Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says 17-year-olds Dameron Carbajal and Cristian Jaramillo escaped from Spring Creek Youth Services Center at around 1 p.m. on Sept. 22. A search is now underway for the two teens.
KRDO13 was the first to report that the teens had escaped the detention center and has since learned from the CSPD that both were convicted out of Pueblo County.
Police say Carbajal was serving a five-year sentence after being adjudicated and convicted of attempted murder, and Jaramillo was serving a four-year sentence after being adjudicated and convicted of felony kidnapping.
Carbajal is 5'5 and Jaramillo is 5’7”; both were last seen wearing a grey sweater and black jeans, according to police.
Police say both are considered dangerous, and people should not approach them; instead, they should call 911 immediately.
At this time, it's unclear how the teens escaped from the facility or where the agency's search efforts are being focused.
Spring Creek is a secure commitment facility run by CDHS, which houses youth ages 12–20 who have "high-risk needs" or have committed a variety of crimes.
According to CDHS, the center serves both juveniles who are awaiting court hearings after being charged with a crime and juveniles who have already received their court sentence.
If you have information about Dameron or Cristian’s whereabouts, contact local law enforcement. Those wishing to remain anonymous can do so by contacting the Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers tipline at 719-634-STOP (7867), or 800-222-8477.
This is a developing story and may be updated as we learn more.
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