$2K Reward To Catch Graffiti Vandals + Man Breaks Into 4 Shops

Colorado Springs CO

01 October, 2021

5:32 PM

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Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 68 Low: 45. Here are the top stories today in Colorado Springs: Vandalism continues to be a problem at parks across Colorado Springs and the city is asking for everyone's help to find the people responsible. Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers initially offered a $1,000 reward, but local man "Hiking Bob" has now doubled the reward to $2,000. Colorado Springs currently has crews cleaning up new graffiti every day, and park restrooms are becoming a popular target. Vandals recently hit Cottonwood Creek Park and the Veterans Memorial at Memorial Park. (KKTV 11 News)The Colorado Springs Police Department is on the hunt for the person who broke into several local businesses. Early on Friday morning, a man broke into Cafe Red Point, Nightingale Bread, Lincoln Street Barber Shop, and Building Three Coffee. In a surveillance video at Cafe Red Point, the suspect is seen using a rock to shatter the business' sliding glass door, then attempting to remove the business' safe. After several attempts to remove the bolted-down safe, he was forced to leave empty-handed. Anyone with information about the suspect is urged to call the CSPD. (FOX21News.com) As the Colorado Springs Marathon kicks off this morning, residents can expect road closures in downtown Colorado Springs, as well as along portions of the Pikes Peak Greenway. (FOX21News.com) An "improvised pyrotechnic device" and multiple guns were located as Colorado Springs officers recovered a stolen vehicle and made an arrest. (KKTV 11 News) The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo credits generous donors with contributing $12 million to support a variety of zoo improvements ⁠— but with a goal of $13.5 million, zoo representatives are still hoping to make the final push. (KRDO) Today's Colorado Springs Daily is brought to you by Ring. Joey was home alone when he collapsed on a hot day. Watch what helped save his life. Today in Colorado Springs: Pueblo, CO Concealed Carry Classes - Equip 2 Conceal (10:00 AM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 11) Add your event Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you Monday morning for another update. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Rachel Kilimnik About me: Rachel is a born-and-raised New Yorker who recently relocated to the mountains in the west. She is a freelance copywriter for the content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is assisting Patch.com with community newsletter curation. During her free time, you can find Rachel roller skating, making pottery, drinking tea, and tending to her growing collection of houseplants.