Teens Crash Stolen Car into Arvada Police Vehicle After Late-Night Crime Spree

One teen faces serious charges, another juvenile was arrested, and a third suspect is still being sought by police.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 10:04am

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A late-night string of car break-ins in Arvada escalated into a police chase on Monday morning, ending when a stolen car driven by a 15-year-old rammed an Arvada patrol vehicle near Wadsworth Boulevard. The incident has led to one teen facing serious charges, another juvenile being arrested, and a third suspect still being sought by the police, who are urging residents to stay alert and report any suspicious activity.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in dealing with juvenile crime and property theft in the Arvada area. The incident also raises concerns about public safety and the need for continued community vigilance to prevent such dangerous situations from occurring.

The details

According to reports, the incident began with a series of late-night car break-ins in Arvada. When police responded, a stolen car driven by a 15-year-old rammed an Arvada patrol vehicle, leading to a dangerous chase. One teen now faces serious charges, another juvenile was arrested, and a third suspect is still being sought by the police.

  • The incident occurred on Monday morning.
  • The late-night car break-ins that led to the chase happened earlier that night.

The players

Arvada Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and is continuing the investigation.

15-year-old suspect

The teen driver of the stolen car who rammed the Arvada patrol vehicle, leading to the chase and arrest.

Juvenile suspect

Another teen who was arrested in connection with the incident.

Third suspect

A third individual who is still being sought by the police in relation to the car break-ins and chase.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in Arvada and put public safety at risk.”

— Robert Jenkins, Arvada Resident

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the 15-year-old suspect out on bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in dealing with juvenile crime and property theft in the Arvada area, and the need for continued community vigilance to prevent such dangerous situations from occurring.