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Man Steals Humvee From National Guard Armory In Golden, Leads Jefferson County Deputies On Chase

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - A man inside a stolen Humvee led deputies on a chase Friday night ending with a crash in Jefferson County. Investigators say the suspect stole the Humvee from the National Guard Armory at Camp George West and escaped the property by driving through a fence.

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(credit: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)

The suspect led deputies on a pursuit before crashing into the median on C-470 at Highway 285. The man was taken into custody and no one was hurt.

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(credit: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)

An investigation is underway to determine if the suspect was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The suspect's name and booking photo have not yet been released by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

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