Denver Police Search For Burglars In Nearly 40 Crimes
DENVER (CBS4)- Police in Denver continue to search for two bold burglars who could be connected to nearly 40 crimes. Detectives said the young men are targeting apartment and condo buildings.
They enter the buildings and either push the buttons until someone just buzzes them through the security door or wait until they see someone coming or going-- and slip through the door.
The pattern of thefts seems to be similar in many cases in downtown Denver high rise apartment and condo buildings. Once inside they steal electronics, tools, bicycles and even cars.
Police in Denver have pinpointed the crimes on two suspects caught on several surveillance cameras.
At a complex on Corona Street, detectives believe the two were let in by a resident.
"They just followed in behind him, played with his dog and found their way into the building," said resident Mike Novak. "Went immediately into the garage, scoped it out, grabbed a bunch of stuff and ran out the back door."
That's how the suspects operate. They piggy back off a resident of the building and become their friend.
"While inside the building they act as if they belong there, they may have a conversation with someone inside the building to make them feel more comfortable," said Denver Police Detective John White.
A building on Steele Street was also targeted by the pair. They started pushing resident call buttons in the lobby at 3 a.m. and someone buzzed them in.
The suspects hit the garage and were caught on some sophisticated surveillance equipment.
"They've stolen bicycles, tools, electronic devices, pretty much anything electronic, even cars," said White.
That car was stolen from a high rise on Pearl Street.
On Humboldt Street it was 6 a.m. when the suspects ripped apart a security camera and cut the wires.
Other cameras still captured the thieves stealing artwork off the walls in the common room.
"I know I've certainly been more careful about who I let in the building," said resident CJ Powell.
Although police have connected the pair with nearly 40 burglaries in the downtown Denver area, they admit the two could be responsible for a lot more.
Anyone with information regarding these crimes or recognizes the suspects in the surveillance photos is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867). You can text to CRIMES (274637) then title DMCS and enter your message or send an e-mail to metro-denvercrimestoppers.com. If the information you provide leads to the arrest and charging of a wanted individual, you can receive a cash reward up to $2,000.
