Crime & Safety
Weld County, CO Escape Suspect Captured After 11-Day Search
Greeley, CO – A Colorado man who allegedly escaped custody during a transport on Interstate 76 earlier this month has been captured following an 11 day search, ending a multiagency investigation that
By Cole Barrett · 2026-10-28T14:47:38.840Z
Greeley, CO – A Colorado man who allegedly escaped custody during a transport on Interstate 76 earlier this month has been captured following an 11 day search, ending a multiagency investigation that led authorities to an apartment complex in Greeley.
According to the Greeley Police Department , 33 year old Byron Roth was apprehended Tuesday, Oct. 27, after investigators received an anonymous tip about his possible location in the 2600 block of 23rd Avenue.
Suspect Escaped During Interstate 76 Transport Police said Roth escaped around 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, while being transported to Weld County on felony robbery charges.
Authorities allege Roth convinced the driver of an Advantage Treatment Facility transport vehicle that he was ill.
After being unrestrained, Roth allegedly fled on foot toward Fort Morgan, prompting a search by the Morgan County Sheriff's Office.
Anonymous Tip Leads Police to Greeley Apartment On Tuesday, officers assigned to the Greeley Police Special Enforcement Team began surveillance at the apartment complex.
During the operation, investigators observed 35 year old Amanda Loos leaving the residence.
Police said Loos was arrested during a traffic stop on outstanding warrants. Follow up investigation indicated Roth was allegedly hiding inside the apartment.
Officers, assisted by Greeley detectives, K9 units, the Weld County Sheriff's Office STRIKE team and Colorado State Patrol, surrounded the location.
After officers began search warrant procedures and made verbal announcements, Roth surrendered peacefully without further incident.
Suspect Booked Into Weld County Jail Roth was booked into the Weld County Jail on outstanding aggravated robbery charges, additional charges stemming from his escape and a controlled substance warrant.
The Weld County Sheriff's Office confirmed the search ended safely and praised the agencies involved.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Greeley Police Officer Kevin Douglas at Kevin.Douglas@greeleypd.com.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.