Police in Wheat Ridge are asking for help in finding a welding equipment thief. A man was caught on camera on Sunday, Oct. 1 stealing an estimated $16,000 worth of welding and construction materials from GPT Industries at 4990 Iris Street in Wheat Ridge.
Police said a man stole about $16,000 worth of welding equipment from GPT Industries in Wheat Ridge on Oct. 1.
Wheat Ridge Police
Detectives said the theft happened between 7 p.m. and 8:10 p.m. in the back loading dock area of the business. Surveillance images show the suspect driving past the location in a truck and then backing into the area. The suspect had a winch which led police to believe the theft could have been pre-planned.
Police said a man stole about $16,000 worth of welding equipment from GPT Industries in Wheat Ridge on Oct. 1.
Wheat Ridge Police
Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to call Investigations Technician Annalise Sankar at 303.235.2987 or email asankar@ci.wheatridge.co.us.
We could use your help.
On Sunday, Oct. 1, a man was caught on camera stealing roughly $16,000 worth of welding and construction materials from GPT Industries on 4990 Iris Street in Wheat Ridge.
It happened between 7:00 p.m. and 8:10 p.m. in the back loading dock area of the business. Surveillance images show the suspect driving past the location in a truck, before backing into the area. The suspect had a winch, which could indicate the theft was pre-planned.
Unfortunately, we are limited in the information we have beyond these images of the suspect and the truck he was driving.
If anyone has information that could help our investigation, please reach out to our Investigations Technician Annalise Sankar at 303-235-2987 or by email at asankar@ci.wheatridge.co.us. We appreciate any help with this case.
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