Colorado State Patrol Reports 600 lbs. of Marijuana Stolen from Evidence Trailer

Description: Colorado State Patrol Reports: Evidence Trailer Burglarized, 600 lbs. of Marijuana Stolen; No Active Cases Affected...

UPDATE

State Patrol Evidence Container Burglarized

No active cases are impacted

(GOLDEN, COLO)—On the morning of April 4, while conducting a property walkthrough of a Colorado State Patrol evidence parking lot in Arapahoe County, an evidence technician found damage to a secured alternative gate away from the facility's entrance. Further investigation revealed that a secured trailer had also been broken into, and approximately 600 lbs. of marijuana that was scheduled to be destroyed was stolen from inside the trailer. The trailer and contents were taken into evidence as part of a highway drug interdiction investigation. There was no active court case involving the stolen evidence.

A report was filed with the Englewood Police Department, and the Colorado State Patrol is actively investigating the incident. It has been determined that the suspects first came to the site after dark on the evening of April 1 and used a power tool to remove a lock on the gate and a lock on the secured trailer. 

Since this incident, the Colorado State Patrol completed an initial review that identified gaps in the evidence facility’s security processes. Security camera system checks and exterior property walkthroughs have been increased to identify security issues faster and ensure evidence integrity.  A comprehensive internal investigation is now underway to determine if established protocols were violated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The location of the evidence facility will not be disclosed as it could further compromise the integrity of investigations and endanger evidence and personnel.

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