Police May Be Overzealous as Denver Auto Thefts Surge
Jun 4
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Grand Theft Auto | Theft Crimes

In the United States, control of the property you own is seen as a fundamental right. Colorado adheres to that principle, which is why the state takes theft very seriously.

It’s been reported recently that, in the first quarter of 2021, vehicle theft in Denver increased by 114 percent compared to the same time period in the previous year. This has resulted in police keeping a sharper eye out for auto theft than ever before – since the economic impact [...]

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Using a Friend of a Friend’s Netflix Login in CO?
Mar 12
2021

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Theft Crimes

When your friend shares their Netflix account with you, your first thought probably isn’t that what you’re doing is illegal. After all, it’s just the sharing of a password on a streaming service, how bad could it be?

It turns out that sharing streaming service account information with friends and family isn’t unusual, but it is technically legal.

According to internal streaming service polls, 12 percent of people who use the streaming service aren’t paying for it and it’s costing [...]

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What Happens When You Steal from a Colorado Hotel?
Aug 9
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Theft Crimes

Taking a couple of towels or a pillow from a hotel room may not seem to be a big deal. While it’s true that hotels build losses due to theft into their annual budgets, it’s still a crime to take something from one that doesn’t belong to you.

In Colorado, the penalties you may face from theft are based on the value of the property taken. Here’s what you need to know about theft in Colorado that may give you [...]

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Retail Theft: Don’t Let Colorado Mask Orders Tempt You!
May 13
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Retail Theft/Shoplifting | Theft Crimes

Around the country, there have been many unintended side effects as a result of the COVID-19 virus. Law enforcement has been reporting everything from increased domestic violence to rising suicide numbers.

One other effect the virus seems to be having is that some people have become emboldened in carrying out criminal activities. One example was a case in Connecticut that involved a couple using masks and gloves to carry out criminal acts, including retail theft.

The numbers of these crimes [...]

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What Could Happen to Colorado’s “Merry Christmas” Bank Robber?
Jan 17
2020

Posted by: Jacob E. Martinez

Category: Robbery | Theft Crimes

A bank robbery over the holiday in Colorado Springs took an unexpected twist when the suspect, an older man with a white beard, allegedly put a Christmas spin on the offense.

The defendant allegedly entered the bank and robbed it using a weapon to threaten tellers. He then proceeded to leave the bank, throw the money on the sidewalk, and yell “Merry Christmas!”

Yes, you read that right.

Robbery’s Still a Crime in CO, Even When…Your Heart’s in the Right[...]
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