Fruita Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Thefts

FRUITA, Colo. — Fruita Police Department is warning residents about an increase in thefts from vehicles after sharing a video of an unknown male seen checking car door handles in a local neighborhood.

In the social media post, the department said the suspect was captured on video as part of what appears to be a recent uptick in vehicle-related thefts. Police are asking anyone who recognizes the individual to contact non-emergency dispatch at (970) 242-6707 or Crime Stoppers of Mesa County at (970) 241-7867.

The department also encouraged residents to take simple precautions, especially during the holiday season, including:

Locking car doors every time

Removing valuables or keeping them out of sight

Watching out for neighbors and reporting suspicious activity

Police did not release additional details about the specific neighborhood shown in the video.