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Wadsworth Boulevard Closed During Search For Burglary Suspect

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)- Both directions of Wadsworth Boulevard were closed between U.S. 6 and 10th Avenue on Saturday during the search for a suspect. A Code Red was in effect for neighborhoods surrounding the closure, asking residents to stay inside.

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Police say a burglary occurred in Denver early Saturday morning and a suspect vehicle description was sent out to surrounding police departments.

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Lakewood police officers spotted a vehicle that matched the description of the suspect vehicle at 6th and Wadsworth Boulevard. Three people ran away from the vehicle and two were taken into custody.

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The third suspect, a male, got away from officers. He is believed to be in the closure area and investigators believe he may have a weapon.

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It was unclear how long the road would remain closed during the search for the suspect.

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