Crime & Safety
Search Underway For 15-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Guns, Ammo
A teen is suspected of disabling a relative's security system and stealing several guns, authorities said.
LAKEWOOD, CO — A search is underway for a teen who's accused of breaking into a relative's home and stealing guns and ammunition, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Kaiden Martin, 15, disabled a relative's home security system in the 13000 block of South Cedar Circle in Pine between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, the office said.
Martin was released with an ankle monitor from Lakewood's Mount View Youth Services Center several weeks ago. The monitor does not have GPS tracking, but alerted the center when he left a specified perimeter at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, deputies said.
Martin was also accused of burglary and stealing a handgun in April, the sheriff's office said.
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Martin is wanted for violations of pretrial and bond conditions, authorities said.
Martin is described as six feet tall, 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
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The sheriff's office warned that Martin should not be approached. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
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