COLORADO SPRINGS — A man has been arrested for motor vehicle theft and he is also being investigated in connection to a robbery, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).
The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday while officers were recovering a stolen vehicle. CSPD says officers obtained information that another stolen vehicle was located in the 1000 block of Irving Lane near Highway 24 and East Fountain Boulevard.
Police say that the vehicle was involved in a robbery that happened a couple of days earlier. Officers investigated and determined the vehicle was linked to the same suspect, later identified as 30-year-old Mario Rascon.
CSPD says they completed a search warrant for Rascon for motor vehicle theft. Prior to executing the warrant, police say Rascon surrendered.
According to police, Rascon was taken to the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center for the warrant. CSPD says they are investigating the robbery and other potential crimes Rascon may be involved in.
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