Beginning in early October of this year, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Intelligence Unit (CIU) initiated an investigation into a string of thefts of campers, trailers, and construction equipment that began around June of 2021.  These thefts occurred at addresses in both the City of Colorado Springs and in unincorporated El Paso County.  The cumulative monetary loss to victims resulting from these thefts was approximately $450,000.
 
Through a joint investigation led by CIU and joined by the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), probable cause was developed supporting charging Bobby Turner, DOB: 07-05-1975 and Lindsey McCartan, DOB: 06-09-1994 for these crimes.  Arrest warrants were obtained for Bobby and Lindsey.  They were taken into custody on November 30, 2021 with the assistance of the Sheriff's Office Tactical Support Group.  Their mug shots are attached to this media release.  Also attached to this media release are photos of two vehicles Bobby and Lindsey used to carry out their crimes.  Additional charges for them are pending as the investigation continues.  If anyone believes they may be a victim of a crime involving these two individuals please contact Detective Jeff Schulz at 719-520-7651 or via email at [email protected].    

The CIU was able to reunite several victims with their property but unfortunately much of what was stolen may never be recovered.  The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the CSPD’s Property Crimes Unit and Motor Vehicle Theft Unit for their invaluable assistance with this investigation.
 
The CIU is comprised of a team of detectives whose mission is to proactively pursue violent and prolific offenders and focus on problematic properties and crime hot spots in El Paso County through targeted investigations, with a primary focus on a decrease in overall crime.  Through the CIU and our other units and sections, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office remains committed to doing our part to make El Paso County a safe place in which to live and work.

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