Denver Police Nab Carjacking Suspect After High-Speed Chase

Denver Police Department investigators took a suspect into custody after a high-speed chase captured on AirTracker 7, connecting him to a series of carjackings in central Denver. The pursuit began when officers spotted the stolen vehicle and followed it across major highways including I-25, E-470 and I-76 through the Denver metro area. It concluded near Alameda Avenue and Bannock Street with a foot chase, according to police reports.[3][4] The arrest caps a two-week probe into five carjacking incidents plaguing downtown Denver, where thieves targeted vehicles in high-traffic zones near LoDo and Civic Center. Witnesses described the incidents as brazen, often involving threats to drivers during rush hour on streets like Colfax Avenue and 16th Street Mall. No specific victim injuries were reported in initial accounts, but the spree heightened fears among commuters in Colorado's busiest urban core.[1] The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed pending charges, faces multiple counts including vehicle theft and potential kidnapping-related offenses, as one case involved a teenager. This takedown aligns with ongoing efforts by the Metro Auto Theft Task Force, which has ramped up operations amid rising carjackings in the Front Range. Denver7 first broke the story, with CBS News confirming the chase details as of late April 2026.[2][3]