Church Burglaries Reported in Arvada, Northglenn Since Late 2008
Two church burglaries occurring in Arvada over the weekend of August 28th appear to be connected to more than a dozen similar crimes reported since late last year.
The two Arvada church burglaries took place late Friday, August 28 or early Saturday, August, 29. The incidents were located at the Slavic Christian Church and Arvada Mennonite Church. It was also the second time each of these churches has been hit by thieves.
The exact method of entry is being withheld because it's an investigative key. In many of the cases, the suspect(s) stole money and/or valuables.
Other reported incidents in Arvada and Northglenn have occurred at the following churches:
|
Date |
Church |
Location |
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Dec. 28, 2008 |
Seventh Day Adventist Church |
7090 W. 64th Avenue (Arvada) |
|
Feb. 11, 2009 |
Arvada Mennonite Church |
5927 Miller Street (Arvada) |
|
March 2, 2009 |
King of Glory Lutheran Church |
10001 W. 58th Avenue (Arvada) |
|
July 4, 2009 |
Chapel Haven Seventh Day Adventist Church |
9911 Huron St. (Northglenn) |
|
July 4, 2009 |
Colorado Horeb Mar Thoma Church |
9821 Huron St. (Northglenn) |
|
July 4, 2009 |
Crossroads Baptist Church |
10451 Huron St. (Northglenn) |
|
July 22, 2009 |
Rapture Church of God |
4411 W. 64th Avenue (Arvada) |
|
July 23, 2009 |
Slavic Christian Church |
10369 W. 59 Place (Arvada) |
|
July 25, 2009 |
St. Andrew Lutheran Church of Arvada |
6774 W. 66th Avenue (Arvada) |
|
July 28 2009 |
Rapture Church of God |
4411 W. 64th Avenue (Arvada) |
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July 31, 2009 |
Arvada Church of God |
7135 W. 68 Avenue (Arvada) |
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Aug. 28, 2009 |
Arvada Mennonite Church |
5927 Miller St. (Arvada) |
|
Aug. 28, 2009 |
Slavic Christian Church |
10369 W. 59 Place (Arvada) |
Investigators are working with metro area police departments to determine if there are similar incidents in other jurisdictions.
Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for these crimes. Anyone with information about the cases should call Det. Heivilin with the Arvada Police Department at 720-898-6733 or Northglenn Police Department Det. Danielson at 303-450-8980.
Citizens who live near churches are asked to report any suspicious people at these locations, especially in the late-night hours.
