Arvada Crime Update: June 2 - June 8, 2025
- Karen DeAguero
- Jun 20, 2025
- 3 min read
Significant Incidents
Credit Card Fraud Suspect Seen with Small Dog
On June 3, 2025, a resident reported that their credit card was fraudulently used at multiple businesses to purchase over $1,000 worth of merchandise. Surveillance images captured a heavy-set white or Hispanic female in her 30s with long dark hair and blond streaks on the sides. She was seen carrying a small Shih Tzu-type dog while making the purchases. If you recognize the individual in the video below, please contact the Arvada Police Department at 303-980-7300 regarding case number AR25009338.
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Smash-and-Grab Causes Major Damage
On June 7, 2025, at approximately 3:11 a.m., officers responded to a smash-and-grab burglary in progress at Majestic Liquor. A heavily damaged white sedan and a gray SUV were observed at the scene, with the SUV leaving westbound on West 58th Avenue. It was later discovered that both vehicles were reported stolen and were also involved in a similar incident in Lakewood shortly before the Arvada break-in. The white sedan was processed for evidence and impounded. Approximately $20,000 in damage was caused to the store. This case remains under investigation. (AR25009558)
Liquor Store Robbery Suspect Arrested, Second Still Outstanding
On June 8, 2025, at about 6:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to a liquor store for a reported robbery. Two male suspects entered the store and began removing bottles of liquor. One suspect verbally threatened an employee, claiming he was armed with a firearm, though no weapon was seen. Store staff were able to detain one suspect, while the second suspect fled the scene on foot. Despite a thorough search of the area, the second suspect was not located. The captured suspected was booked into Jefferson County Jail on robbery charges. (AR25009644)
Special Unit Activity
Community Outreach Resources Enforcement (CORE)
The CORE team focuses on issues in the community related to homelessness. They respond to calls involving homeless people, proactively offer resources, and conduct enforcement when other support methods are not effective.
CORE Team contact and enforcement data is not available for this period. -Â Total CORE Team Contacts - All contacts resulted in an enforcement action.
Resources Offered
-Â Mental health
-Â Substance abuse
-Â Housing
- One Small Step info
- Other
- Navigator assistance
-Â Employment
- Vital document recovery
-Â Resources Accepted
Enforcement Actions*
-Â Trespass
-Â Verbal Warning
- Citation
- Arrest - New Charges
-Â Jailed - Warrant
*More than one enforcement action may be used per person.

Arrest and Crime Data
Arrests
48 Total Arrests*
20 Taken into custody
28Â Released on summons
*Arrested persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Classification of charges may change any time after arrest. Arrest data may not be finalized at time of publication.
Crime Data
164Â Total Crime Reports*
Crimes most reported
36Â Theft (other than vehicle and shoplift)
20Â Fraud
12Â Criminal Mischief
11Â Drug Paraphernalia
9Â Assault
9Â Harassment
9 Shoplift
8Â Driving Under the Influence
8Â Motor Vehicle Theft
6 Burglary
*Incidents under investigation may be re-classified as criminal or noncriminal after publication. Crime reports may contain more than one criminal charge. All figures are preliminary and are not meant to be final crime statistics.

Traffic Data and Calls for Service
Traffic
26 Reported Crashes
1Â Injury Crash
0 Fatality Crashes
173 Traffic Stops
129 Drivers Cited
Top Violations Cited
27Â No proof of insurance
22Â Plates expired 60+ days
20Â Speeding 10-19 mph over limit
9Â Careless driving
8Â Speeding 20-24 mph over limit
Calls for Service
1,790Â Total Calls for Service*
Top call types received and dispatched:
48 Homelessness Related Call/Incident
Top calls for service:
7Â Welfare Check
7Â Unwanted PartyÂ
5Â Drug Related
5Â Theft
3Â Criminal Trespass
32Â Welfare Check
27Â Theft
27Â Domestic
24Â Disturbance
23Â Citizen Assist
23 Traffic Complaint
22Â Unwanted Party
21Â Suspicious Incident
17Â Noise Disturbance
17Â Suspicious Incident
*Total calls for service includes all dispatched and self-initiated activity by Department personnel. Calls for service include criminal and non-criminal activity and may not result in a written report.Â
