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Suspect Accused Of Stealing 'General Lee' Snow Cat Caught

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) - The man accused of stealing a snow cat from Minturn in March has been arrested.

Boulder police say they arrested Jason Cuervo last week.

Snow Cat Stolen (instagram post from John Vandenburg)
Stolen snow cat (credit: John Vandenburg)

Last March, authorities responded to the Turn Table parking lot after one of the snow cats owners reported it stolen.

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Jason Cuervo (credit: Boulder County)

The snow cat featured a paint job resembling General Lee.

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Recovered snow cat (credit: CBS)

Investigators found it the next day at a home in Grand Junction, but they didn't find the suspect.

Cuervo, 27, was also wanted on other charges including possession of a weapon by a previous offender and possession with intent to distribute 12 ounces to 5 pounds of marijuana.

He's expected in court next month.

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