CSPD: Minor charged for stealing delivery driver car

(MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) arrested a minor after he allegedly stole a car from a pizza delivery driver.

On Thursday, March 6, detectives of the motor vehicle theft unit assisted in the investigation of a stolen 2012 Hyundai Tucson. According to CSPD, the car was stolen while the driver was delivering pizza at 200 Mountain View Lane near Highway 24 in Manitou Springs.

The owner had left the car running while at the door of the customer. CSPD said the car was equipped with a “LoJack” system allowing officers to track the vehicle, which was parked in the parking lot of Whitney Young Apartments off South Academy Boulevard.

Detectives spotted the suspect, a minor, southbound from the apartments onto El Morro Road. Detectives gave the individual several commands to surrender, however, he escaped. CSPD said that after a short distance, he was taken into custody.

The minor was in possession of the keys of the stolen Hyundai. He was charged with Second Motor Vehicle Theft, Felony Eluding, and Obstruction.

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