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Police Recover Possible Stolen Items From Black Forest Evacuees

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) - Police in Colorado Springs believe they have recovered stolen items belonging to people who evacuated during the Black Forest Fire.

Police found stolen property in a storage facility in Colorado Springs. The manager called them after noticing a cut lock. After getting a search warrant they found a suitcase with an evacuee's name on it.

Police are still investigating and won't say if they have any suspects.

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