Police Searching for Escaped Inmate in Pueblo Area

Authorities offer $1,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Richard Capek

Feb. 4, 2026 at 5:15am

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The Cañon City Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Richard Capek, an inmate who escaped from a Community Corrections facility in Pueblo. Capek's photo has been shared by the department, and they are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to his arrest.

Why it matters

Escaped inmates pose a potential threat to public safety, and law enforcement is working to quickly apprehend Capek and return him to custody. The reward offer is an effort to incentivize tips from the community that could aid in locating the escapee.

The details

According to the police, Capek walked away from the Community Corrections facility in Pueblo on Tuesday night. The department has shared Capek's photo and is asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the authorities. Anonymous tips that lead to Capek's arrest may result in a reward of up to $1,000.

  • Capek escaped from the Community Corrections facility in Pueblo on Tuesday night.

The players

Richard Capek

An inmate who escaped from a Community Corrections facility in Pueblo.

Cañon City Police Department

The law enforcement agency leading the search for the escaped inmate and offering a reward for information.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Capek to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of effective inmate supervision and the need for the public's cooperation in apprehending escaped individuals to maintain public safety.