(BLANCA, Colo.) — The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said a man has been arrested in connection to a rifle that was stolen from a police car back in November of 2024.

Back on Nov. 21, 2024, the suspect 45-year-old Rodney Vigil allegedly broke into a Blanca police car and stole a patrol rifle. After a thorough investigation by the Blanca Police Department and with help from the CBI an arrest warrant was obtained for Vigil.

Rodney Vigil, Courtesy: Blanca Police Department

Courtesy: Blanca Police Department

CBI said Vigil was arrested without incident in Blanca on March 20, 2025, by the Blanca Police Department, Costilla County Sheriff’s Office, and the CBI. Vigil was booked into the Costilla County Jail on charges of:

Possession of a Dangerous Weapon

Large Capacity Magazine Prohibited During a Crime

Theft

First Degree Criminal Trespass

Possession of Burglary Tools

Criminal Mischief

First Degree Criminal Tampering

The Blanca Police Department is offering the public a $500 reward for information that leads to the recovery of the stolen rifle. If you have any information contact Blanca Police at (719) 589-5807.