Two 14-year-olds arrested for involvement in August smash-and-grab
Two 14-year-olds, already facing charges for an alleged October crime spree were arrested on several charges related to their suspected involvement in a smash-and-grab dating back to August.
In the overnight hours between Oct. 12 and 13, two juvenile males burglarized a Colorado Springs liquor store, driving a stolen car through the front door to gain access. The pair was also linked to multiple motor vehicle thefts and felony menacing a witness with a handgun.
CSPD detectives investigated and said they were able to identify the suspects. One of the males was arrested three days later for the October crimes and booked into Zebulon Pike Youth Services Center and released with a GPS monitor. Charges are still pending for the second male.
As the investigation continued, detectives uncovered additional crimes allegedly committed in the early hours of Aug. 24, including two pawn shop burglaries — one where 28 firearms were stolen — an attempted gun store burglary and two motor vehicle thefts. Police have recovered one of the stolen firearms as of November. Detectives are still working to identify the other suspects involved in the August crimes.
In both successful burglaries, the suspects drove stolen cars through the front door to gain entry into the businesses, similar to the October crimes.
On Nov. 8, the two 14-year-olds were also served arrest warrants for their roles in the Aug. 24 crimes. Charges included second-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit second-degree burglary, two counts of motor vehicle theft and 28 counts of possession of a handgun by a juvenile.
Both juveniles were arrested and booked into Zebulon Pike Youth Services Center.






