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Colorado Springs man charged after investigation into string of burglaries, vehicle thefts and ATM thefts

Krdo · · 430 words · By Abby Smith
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What to know about Colorado Springs man charged after investigation into string of burglaries, vehicle thefts and ATM thefts

Colorado Springs man charged after investigation into string of burglaries, vehicle thefts and ATM thefts COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

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What happened

Colorado Springs man charged after investigation into string of burglaries, vehicle thefts and ATM thefts COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

Why it matters

(KRDO) -- A months-long investigation into a series of commercial burglaries, vehicle thefts and ATM thefts across southern Colorado has led to the arrest of a 42-year-old Colorado Springs man, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).

Common ground

CSPD says the investigation, which involved multiple law enforcement agencies, began when a series of commercial burglaries occurred in Colorado Springs between July 4 and July 7.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “the criminal pattern resumed on Aug. 6 when a second U-Haul was stolen, and the suspect attempted another ATM theft at a business in the 6800 block of North Centennial Boulevard”
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The evidence mentions a U-Haul ATM theft in Cleveland, but there is no mention of an event on August 6 at North Centennial Boulevard.
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web search NEUTRAL — A U-Haul truck was used in what appears to be an attempt to steal an ATM from a Cleveland bank early Friday morning.It appears the suspect, or suspects, tried using the U-Haul truck and a chain to pul…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/u-haul-used-attempt-stea…
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web search NEUTRAL — The new A6 e-tron is available in saloon and estate forms, and promises to be more efficient and better looking than its SUV stablemate. If you’ve been craving an all-electric estate car, this could b…
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web search NEUTRAL — If you use Stolen Device Protection for iPhone, Face ID or Touch ID is required to turn off Lost Mode — so even if a person has your iPhone and knows your passcode, they'll still be locked out of your…
https://support.apple.com/en-us/120837
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Claim 2: “the U-Haul was used on July 8 at a convenience store burglary in Florissant”
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The evidence mentions a convenience store burglary in Oklahoma City and U-Haul pursuits in Riverside, but nothing regarding a burglary in Florissant on July 8.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Earl Paul Barban Jr. (born October 5, 1964) is an American stock car racing spotter and former team owner. He is a five-time Cup Series champion with Jimmie Johnson and has won three Xfinity titles wi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_Barban
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jonathan Stewart Vaughn (born March 12, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a running back and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons fro…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Silverton is a statutory town that is the county seat of, the most populous community in, and the only incorporated municipality in San Juan County, Colorado, United States. The town is located in a r…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverton,_Colorado
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Claim 3: “detectives identified the suspect who stole the vehicle in Pueblo as 42‑year‑old James Garcia”
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The evidence mentions an Edgar Francisco Garcia in Laredo, Texas, but does not mention a James Garcia, 42, identified as a suspect in a Pueblo vehicle theft.
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web search NEUTRAL — Edgar Francisco Garcia, 42, was identified as a shooting victim during the first incident, which occurred early Sunday morning. He would later die at Laredo Medical Center.
https://www.chron.com/local/crime/article/Blotter-87-of-the-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The stolen vehicle was recovered in the 1300 block of East First Street a short time later, according to police. Police are looking for two suspects in the shooting.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-woman-shot-while-attempting-1…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa identified by Boulder Police as suspect in the Boulder.
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/23/us/boulder-colorado-shoot…
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Claim 4: “Garcia and his girlfriend, 39-year-old Susannah Wachlin, were both charged in connection with the Pueblo vehicle theft”
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No evidence was found regarding charges against James Garcia and Susannah Wachlin.
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Claim 5: “Garcia's criminal history includes several felony convictions dating back to 2017”
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Claim 6: “The suspect then stole another vehicle from a commercial business in Pueblo on Aug. 27”
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The evidence provided consists of general information about VIN checks and vehicle recovery services, with no mention of a specific vehicle theft in Pueblo on August 27.
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web search NEUTRAL — Financial protection: avoid unknowingly buying a stolen or salvaged vehicle. Safety: vehicles damaged in floods or accidents and then restored can hide unsafe parts that put drivers, passengers, and o…
https://www.nicb.org/vincheck
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web search NEUTRAL — Vehicle Tracking Can Help After a Vehicle Is Stolen. If a commercial vehicle is stolen, GPS vehicle tracking can provide valuable location and journey information that may assist with recovery.
https://www.agl-ltd.co.uk/can-vehicle-tracking-help-recover-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System is designed to protect consumers from fraud and unsafe vehicles and to keep stolen vehicles from being resold.
https://vehiclehistory.bja.ojp.gov/
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Claim 7: “a series of commercial burglaries occurred in Colorado Springs between July 4 and July 7”
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The evidence provided consists of general information about Colorado Springs and unrelated apartment listings; there is no mention of commercial burglaries occurring between July 4 and July 7.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Colorado Springs is a home rule city that is the county seat of and the most populous city in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The city had a population of 478,961 at the 2020 census, a 15.02%…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Springs,_Colorado
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (IATA: COS, ICAO: KCOS, FAA LID: COS), also known as Colorado Springs Airport, is owned by the city of Colorado Springs, adjacent to Peterson Space Force Bas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Springs_Airport
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Old Colorado City, formerly Colorado City, is a former town and a neighborhood within the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its commercial district was listed on the National Register of Historic Pl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Colorado_City
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Claim 8: “Teller County Sheriff's Office located the vehicle, and the suspect crashed near Deer Ridge Trail during a pursuit”
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The evidence provides general information about Jefferson County and law enforcement agencies in Colorado, but does not mention a pursuit or crash near Deer Ridge Trail involving the Teller County Sheriff's Office.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 582,910, making it the fourth-most populous county in Colorado. The county seat is Golden,…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of people reported killed by non-military law enforcement officers in the United States in August 2026, whether in the line of duty or not, and regardless of reason or method. The listi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of law enforcement agencies in the U.S. state of Colorado. According to the US Bureau of Justice Statistics' 2008 Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, the state had 246 l…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_law_enforcement_agenci…
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Claim 9: “during the burglaries, the suspect forcibly entered the businesses and attempted to remove ATMs using a stolen U-Haul”
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While the evidence mentions ATM thefts using U-Hauls in DC, Acworth, and San Pablo, none of these events relate to the specific suspect or location described in the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Police believe the brazen suspects stole a U-Haul truck and used it to ram a PNC ATM that sat just outside the Center Field gate near the ticket booths. Police say no money or other property were stol…
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/thieves-attempt-to-steal-atm-nea…
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web search NEUTRAL — Acworth police have identified the man who they say stole an ATM from a Texaco Food Mart in May. Video captured a man, who police say is 22-year-old Wilbert Demond Holmes, Jr, exiting a U-Haul van, op…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/police-identify-suspect-seen-vide…
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web search NEUTRAL — Police say the suspects also tried to open the Lotto machine with no luck. "They could hear sirens, so the guys left the car and fled on foot," said the employee. San Pablo police say the truck used i…
https://abc7news.com/post/video-smash-grab-suspects-use-stol…
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Claim 10: “On Sept. 23, Garcia was charged with the following... Eight counts of second‑degree burglary, One count of attempted second‑degree burglary, Three counts of motor vehicle theft, Vehicular eluding, Two counts of criminal mischief”
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No evidence was found regarding the specific charges filed against James Garcia on September 23.
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Claim 11: “he is currently on parole for a 2019 incident in which he used a stolen vehicle to steal an ATM”
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Claim 12: “Garcia is also on federal probation for a 2018 gun store burglary”
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Claim 13: “A months-long investigation into a series of commercial burglaries, vehicle thefts and ATM thefts across southern Colorado has led to the arrest of a 42-year-old Colorado Springs man”
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The provided evidence contains reports of unrelated arrests in Coalinga, Florida, and other locations, but none mention a 42-year-old Colorado Springs man arrested for a string of burglaries and ATM thefts in southern Colorado.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Red Feather Lakes is an unincorporated town, a post office, and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Larimer County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Fort Collin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Feather_Lakes,_Colorado
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Remote and virtual tower (RVT) is a modern concept where the air traffic service (ATS) at an airport is performed somewhere other than in the local control tower. Although it was initially developed f…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Security Service Federal Credit Union (SSFCU) is a credit union headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, federally chartered and federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) (exclu…
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.