Arapahoe County, CO – A stolen vehicle investigation led deputies to a gated community Monday afternoon after an automated license plate reader issued an alert to law enforcement.
According to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a FLOCK safety alert around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, indicating that a stolen car had been spotted in the area. Deputies quickly located the vehicle, followed it for a short distance, and initiated a traffic stop near E. Mississippi Avenue and S. Valentia Street as the driver allegedly attempted to enter a gated neighborhood.
The sheriff’s office reported that the driver—an adult male—was the sole occupant inside the stolen car. He was detained without incident. His name and additional case details have not yet been released, and charges are pending.
Denver Police officers had been actively searching for the vehicle before Arapahoe deputies located it. Authorities said the stop underscores the value of coordinated efforts between neighboring agencies, especially in rapidly developing theft investigations.
FLOCK cameras, used widely across Colorado, automatically scan license plates and notify law enforcement when a vehicle linked to a crime is detected. The sheriff’s office credited the system and interagency communication for the swift and safe apprehension.
No injuries were reported, and the gated community was not placed under lockdown during the stop. Additional updates will be released as the investigation progresses.
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