2 arrested after nearly 3 dozen Latino businesses ‘terrorized’ by burglaries: Police

February 18, 2026 - 23:28

Commerce City Police have announced the arrest of two individuals believed responsible for a widespread burglary spree that victimized nearly three dozen Latino-owned businesses across the Denver metropolitan area. Authorities described the suspects as having specifically targeted and terrorized these establishments over a sustained period.

The investigation, which involved multiple law enforcement agencies, culminated in the arrests this week. Police allege the duo systematically broke into businesses, causing significant property damage and financial loss while creating an atmosphere of fear within the community. The targeted nature of the crimes, focusing on a specific demographic of business owners, added a particularly concerning dimension to the burglary series.

While the suspects are now in custody, police efforts continue as investigators work to fully account for the scope of the crimes and recover any stolen property. The arrests bring a measure of relief to affected business owners who had been operating under heightened anxiety. The police department commended the collaborative work that led to the breakthrough and reiterated its commitment to protecting all local enterprises.