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"Violent Home Invasion and Kidnapping Shakes Aurora Neighborhood, Police Investigate Possible Gang Ties"
Published 1 year, 4 months ago
Description
Aurora, Colorado, crime digest for the week ending December 18, 2024:
On December 17, 2024, an armed home invasion and kidnapping occurred at The Edge at Lowry Apartments in the 1200 block of Dallas Street. Multiple suspects entered an apartment, took two victims to another unit within the complex, and allegedly bound, pistol-whipped, and terrorized them. The victims, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries including a stab wound, were released and later contacted police. 19 people have been detained in connection with this incident, which is under investigation by local and federal authorities.
Status: Under investigation
Case number: Not available
The Aurora Police Department is working with the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to identify the suspects and their involvement in the crime.
Significant trends or patterns: There have been ongoing concerns about Venezuelan gang activity in the area, particularly at The Edge at Lowry Apartments, which has been deemed a "criminal nuisance" by the Aurora Police Department.
Emergency contact information for tips: To report a crime or provide information, contact the Aurora Police Department at 720.913.STOP (7867) or submit tips anonymously through Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
On December 17, 2024, an armed home invasion and kidnapping occurred at The Edge at Lowry Apartments in the 1200 block of Dallas Street. Multiple suspects entered an apartment, took two victims to another unit within the complex, and allegedly bound, pistol-whipped, and terrorized them. The victims, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries including a stab wound, were released and later contacted police. 19 people have been detained in connection with this incident, which is under investigation by local and federal authorities.
Status: Under investigation
Case number: Not available
The Aurora Police Department is working with the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to identify the suspects and their involvement in the crime.
Significant trends or patterns: There have been ongoing concerns about Venezuelan gang activity in the area, particularly at The Edge at Lowry Apartments, which has been deemed a "criminal nuisance" by the Aurora Police Department.
Emergency contact information for tips: To report a crime or provide information, contact the Aurora Police Department at 720.913.STOP (7867) or submit tips anonymously through Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI