Crime
Thief steals good samaritan's car
Posted: Apr 16, 2011 8:25 AM by Andy Koen
Police say a suspected car thief in Colorado Springs took advantage of his victim's good nature. The man stopped to help a stranded motorist at around 2:00 a.m. Saturday along Platte Avenue near Iowa.
Officers say when he got out of the car, another vehicle pulled up and a man jumped into his car and stole it. The victim chased after his car but stopped when the suspect pulled out a gun.
The victim's vehicle is described as a black Suzuki Areo with a Colorado license plate number 507-GIX. The suspect's car is described as a white, older model Ford Crown Victoria or Chevy Caprice.
The suspect is described as a hispanic man between 21 and 25 years old, weighing approximately 160 pounds with a shaved head. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a white jersey.
If you have any information about this case call the Colorado Springs Police Department at 444-7000.
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