Theft

Local News

La Plata County man arrested on suspicion of stealing more than $17,000 from 86-year-old mother

enforcement allege fraudulent checks, debit card transactions

February 25, 2026

Local News

Package pirates pilfer parcel from Durango porch

Alleged thieves videoed following delivery driver, later caught outside pawnshop

January 9, 2026

Local News

Durango Police Department joins registry to help reunite owners with stolen bikes

enforcement report steady rise in thefts; urge residents to register with Project 529

June 18, 2025

Regional News

Thieves nab pricey bulldogs from Colorado pet store after faking a seizure, sheriff says

In this photo released by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, a Perfect Pets worker holds one of two bulldog puppies…

February 28, 2025

Local News

Cattle rustling suspected southwest of Montrose

inspector, law enforcement investigating more than 180 cows reported missing

December 31, 2024

Local News

Durango police identify ‘primary suspect’ in bike thefts

Ross allegedly fled scene before arrest could be made

December 26, 2024

Local News

Power tools used in theft of bikes from parking garage in downtown Durango

remind bike owners to use quality locks; sometimes, that’s not enough

December 24, 2024

Regional News

You better watch out or you may cry – scammers are coming to town

Colorado Attorney General's office has received more than 800 reports of imposter scams

December 20, 2024

Local News

Burglary, auto theft, crash and foot chase north of Durango leads to arrest

morning crime spree initiates emergency notifications to residents

July 26, 2024

Local News

Woman who embezzled nearly $27,000 from a Durango dentistry ordered to reimburse employer

office manager receives five years probation

May 17, 2024

Regional News

Lauren Boebert’s son arrested in western Colorado in connection with string of vehicle break-ins

Congresswoman: ‘It breaks my heart to see my child struggling and in this situation’

February 28, 2024

Local News

A candidate for mayor, a small-town newspaper and a missing snowcat

Accusations fly in Silverton after candidate charged with felony attempted theft

February 15, 2024

Local News

Former director of Southwest Colorado nonprofit suspected of embezzlement

Hein allegedly spent more than $21,000 on personal items

January 24, 2024

Local News

Durango police follow the (fake) money

Thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit bills making the rounds

January 22, 2024

Local News

Still no charges in shooting death that occurred last month south of Durango

Brown is suspected of stealing Randall Moon’s truck after shooting him

January 5, 2024

Local News

Colorado Secretary of State discusses new laws protecting small businesses with Durango, county leaders

Griswold goes over protections against scammers, deceptive solicitations

December 1, 2023

Local News

Durango woman pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $15,000 from school PTO

Yolanda Griswold used money for trips and personal goods, according to police

August 22, 2023

Regional News

Penalty for stealing a car is no longer linked to how much the car is worth

state law focuses on behavior of offender rather than value of vehicle

July 6, 2023

Local News

Durango woman sentenced to nine years in prison in connection with crime spree

Lane stole cars, burglarized homes and ran from police

June 24, 2023

Local News

Durango woman’s prized red poppies plucked from garden

Waters awoke to find her 'pride and joy’ red flowers had vanished

June 15, 2023

Local News

Farmington woman accused of embezzling nearly $27,000 from Durango dentist office

office manager charged with theft after unverified charges, falsified cash deposits discovered

May 19, 2023

Local News

Durango sunglasses thief sentenced to probation

who stole eyeware in July was not captured until late November

April 14, 2023

Local News

Former Bayfield HOA board member pleads guilty to theft

Crane agrees to pay $63,642 in restitution to Clover Meadows homeowners association

March 23, 2023

Local News

Suspects caught on camera at Tween Lakes home burglary northeast of Durango

Investigators seek public’s help in identifying thieves

March 21, 2023