Negotiators Working Suspected Hostage Situation At Thornton Motel

THORNTON, Colo. (CBS4) - Thornton police say they are working to resolve a suspected hostage situation at a motel on 83rd Place. SWAT teams from Thornton and Northglenn and negotiators "are currently attempting a peaceful surrender."

Police officials say the suspect is wanted for armed robbery. They made contact with the suspect at around 2:46 p.m. Tuesday and the situation was still unresolved at daybreak on Wednesday. They believe the suspect is armed, but add he has not opened fire.

Police ask you avoid the area near 84th Avenue and Sherman Street, west of Interstate 25.

The motel was evacuated.