Manitou Springs Police Seek Help Identifying Burglary Suspect

Authorities say a break-in at a local jewelry store resulted in $15,000 in losses.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 3:52am

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The Manitou Springs Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect involved in a late-night burglary at Lane Mitchell Jewelers earlier this month. The incident resulted in around $15,000 in stolen merchandise and property damage.

Why it matters

Burglaries and property crimes are an ongoing concern for small businesses and communities like Manitou Springs. Identifying the suspect could help prevent future incidents and provide closure for the affected business owner.

The details

According to police, the suspect is described as a white male around 6'3" with a thin build. He was wearing eyeglasses, black gloves, a black face mask, a black hoodie-style jacket, a lighter colored undershirt, dark tapered pants with a belt, and possibly brown lace-up ankle boots. Authorities believe a white or silver hatchback or SUV was involved in the incident.

  • The burglary occurred on March 4 at the Lane Mitchell Jewelers store.

The players

Manitou Springs Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the burglary incident and seeking public assistance to identify the suspect.

Lane Mitchell Jewelers

The jewelry store that was targeted in the late-night burglary, resulting in an estimated $15,000 in stolen merchandise and property damage.

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What’s next

The Manitou Springs Police Department is continuing to investigate the burglary and is urging anyone with information about the suspect or vehicle involved to contact Detective Strider.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of property crimes facing small businesses in Manitou Springs. Identifying and apprehending the suspect could help deter future burglaries and provide some measure of justice for the affected jewelry store.