Man arrested in Gypsum after curfew

The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office issued a shelter-in-place alert for Gypsum Thursday evening after several calls before arresting a 29-year-old man who reportedly broke into several homes in the Quail Circle and Pinon Street area.

The alert was issued at 10:02 p.m. to warn residents of a “possibly armed group.” It was lifted just 14 minutes later after officers, with assistance from the Colorado State Patrol, arrested the suspect, a news release said.

The area was thoroughly searched, but no firearm was found, the sheriff’s office said.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has additional information is asked to contact the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office at 970-328-8500.

If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Eagle County Crime Stoppers by submitting your tip online at http://www.p3tips.com.or submit a mobile tip using the free P3 Tips mobile app. If your tip leads to the arrest and indictment of any of the suspects involved, you may be eligible for a CASH reward from Eagle County Crime Stoppers.

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