Teen Wanted In Connection With Mechanic Killed Trying To Stop SUV Theft
DENVER (CBS4) - An arrest warrant has been issued for a teenager in the case of a man who lost his life trying to prevent someone from stealing a vehicle from an auto body shop.
William Romo-Rodriguez died trying to stop the would-be-thief at the El Mechanico auto body shop located at 3151 West Alameda Avenue in Denver two weeks ago.
When police arrived they found that Romo-Rodriguez had been "ejected from a vehicle while attempting to stop a suspect" from stealing a customer's SUV," according to police.
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Police are now looking for Israel "Izzy" Alvarado, 16, who police believe may be in Colorado Springs. He's wanted for first-degree murder. Police say once Alvarado is arrested he will be charged as an adult. It's possible someone is harboring Alvarado, which is also a crime.
Police haven't released a picture of Alvarado because they are still doing line-ups with witnesses.
Additional Information From The Denver Police Department
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