Commerce City Police Seek Auto Shop Burglary Suspects
Authorities are searching for two individuals who stole a vehicle from a business off Highway 2 on October 1.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Property Crime
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The Commerce City Police Department is currently searching for two suspects involved in a burglary that took place on October 1. The suspects rammed a stolen vehicle through the garage door of an auto body shop located off Highway 2.
Why it matters
The investigation highlights an ongoing effort by local law enforcement to hold individuals accountable for property crime within the city. Authorities are actively pursuing the suspects following the recovery of a heavily damaged stolen vehicle.
The Commerce City Police Department is actively searching for two unidentified suspects. A stolen 2003 silver Mercedes Wagon was recovered nearby, though the investigation into the perpetrators remains ongoing.
The players
Commerce City Police Department
This agency serves as the primary law enforcement body for the city and is responsible for investigating local criminal activity.
The details
The suspects arrived at the scene in a blue Honda CRV at 4:17 a.m. before breaking a window and forcing their way through the shop's garage door. They subsequently fled with a 2003 silver Mercedes Wagon, which was later found abandoned a few blocks away with significant damage.
Timeline
The burglary occurred at 4:17 a.m. on October 1.
Legal Context
This burglary aligns with broader trends in property crime monitored under the 2026 local property crime reporting cycle. Local authorities use such data to refine patrol strategies and address shifts in regional criminal activity.
Residents in the area near Highway 2 should report any suspicious activity to the local authorities to assist in the ongoing search. Business owners are encouraged to review security measures as the police continue their investigation into the two suspects.
The takeaway
Property owners should ensure surveillance systems are active and garage doors are secured against forced entry. Maintaining updated records of vehicle assets can also assist police during the recovery process after a theft.
Further reading
For more information on current safety updates, visit the Commerce City Property Crime page.
More information
To provide tips to investigators, you may contact investigator for information.
Source note: This article includes information reported by FOX31 Denver KDVR.
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