Teller County Sheriff's Office arrests suspected burglary suspect Sunday

TELLER COUNTY — On Friday, May 24, at approximately 6:24 p.m., the Teller County Sheriff's Office responded to a burglary in progress at a home in Woodland Park, off County Road 21.

The man who attempted the burglary, later identified as Edgar Saenz Lopez, 40, allegedly attempted to break into a home where people were present.

Police arrived a few minutes later and began searching for the suspect.

Lopez was behind Safeway and a chase ensued between deputies and Lopez.

Lopez was lost around the Little Gem trailer park.

Deputies from Woodland Park and Teller County searched for Lopez throughout the night but were unable to find him.

Deputies with the Teller County Sheriff's Office posted a notice saying they were looking for Lopez and urged anyone with information to call them.

Lopez was found in the Chipita Park area, off Highway 24, on Sunday, May 26.

He was taken into custody without incident and is currently in the Teller County Sheriff's Office jail.

Lopez is currently on parole and is wanted out of Teller County for burglary, resisting arrest and obstruction.
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