GOLDEN, Colo. — Approximately 600 pounds of marijuana were stolen from a Colorado State Patrol evidence container last week, CSP said Wednesday.
The marijuana was discovered stolen from a CSP evidence facility in Arapahoe County Friday after an evidence technician came upon a damaged gate in the facility's parking lot.
Investigators determined the burglary suspects first broke into the fenced yard after dark on Tuesday, April 1, and used a power tool to remove locks on the gate and evidence container.
CSP released security camera images of two vehicles they believe were involved in the burglary.
The light-colored 1999-2005 Chevrolet Silverado and a white 2007 Honda CRV are possibly traveling together, the agency said in a news release.
The 600 pounds of marijuana was seized as part of a highway drug investigation and scheduled for disposal, according to CSP. There is no active court case involving the stolen evidence.
Since the burglary, CSP has found gaps in the facility's security processes. The agency has since ramped up security camera system checks and walkthroughs of the property.
A report was filed with the Englewood Police Department, in addition to the CSP internal investigation, into whether established protocols were violated.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Colorado State Patrol at 303-239-4501.
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