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Businesses in Arvada and surrounding Colorado areas see rise in smash-and-grab burglaries:
Law enforcement agencies are seeing a spike in smash-and-grab robberies across the northern part of the Denver metro area and up into Northern Colorado.
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office is looking for what they are calling the Panda Bandit. Investigators say three young suspects, one dressed in a panda costume, burglarized a gas station in Superior and took vape products.
In Greeley, a clothing store is asking for help after thieves drove through their front window.
A similar burglary happened at Vibez Vape and Smoke shop in Arvada, where a stolen car caused thousands of dollars in damage.
“These guys they don’t give up,” employee Ashton Kimball said.
Surveillance cameras captured video of the crime. After the front steel door is smashed down by the stolen car, eight thieves pour into the store in the video.
“They wear gloves. They are masked up so you can’t really get any sort of description on them,” he said.
The video shows the hooded suspects clearing the shelves in a matter of seconds.
Unfortunately, Kimball says it’s now the fifth time they’ve been hit.
“We are all struggling in this economy as much as it is. We don’t need people making it harder on us,” he said.
The first time, thieves used a rock to break through the glass and the owner quickly reinforced the front using a metal gate. Thieves then used a crowbar to pry the gate open, so they added even more security including the steel door which covered the entire storefront.
“Now a full-on vehicle. What’s next? Are they going to start using guns? It has just escalated. Something needs to be done,” Kimball said.
According to Arvada police, in 2023 they had a total of 66 burglaries of the smash-and-grab type. So far, in 2024 they are at 67, with 24 since Sept. 1.
“They are taking whatever they can, and they are reselling it,” Arvada Police Detective Adam Ross said.
Ross says they are seeing similarities in cases beyond their jurisdiction, with thieves hitting in the early morning hours and almost all involve young suspects.
“Facebook Marketplace is a big place for vape products, but really a lot of these criminals are giving them to their friends and family who may not know that these products are stolen and then they are going to school and are actually selling those products at the school,” Ross said.
He says when they’re caught, they’re not deterred.
“They realize the consequence are a little bit soft in this area. I think it needs to be impactful really to hold these guys accountable,” he said.
For businesses like Vibez, it has means thousands of dollars in product lost, tens of thousands more spent cleaning up and whatever it will costs to add even more protection, which Kimball says they will do.
“We still got a couple more ideas. We are not throwing in the towel yet,” he said.
If you know anything about this crime or the others in the area you’re asked to call Arvada police.
RYE, Colo. (KOAA) — Bishop Castle faces an uncertain, but hopeful, future as the Aspen Acres wildfire burns nearby and its caretaker recovers in the hospital following a fall.
Daniel Bishop, who cares for Bishop Castle — the landmark his father built brick by brick — was admitted to the hospital more than a week ago after a fall. Soon after, evacuation orders came, putting the beloved structure in the Aspen Acres wildfire red zone.
“The whole backdrop of my life just changing from one drastic nightmare to the next,” Daniel said.
His wife, Sage Bishop, described the toll the back-to-back crises have taken on the family.
“We’re used to being in the mountains and working with our hands and doing things and our lives have been turned upside down,” Sage said.
And while recovering, Bishop says he didn’t know what would come of the iconic Colorado landmark.
“By the time the whole scene was printed, it was a nightmare,” Daniel said.
Many people online have been asking whether Bishop Castle survived the fire. The Bishop Castle Facebook page posted that, according to the incident management team, Bishop Castle is still standing.
For Daniel, that news brings only partial relief.
“I generally don’t celebrate until I really know it’s time to celebrate. Until I lay my eyes on the property and know exactly what’s happened,” Daniel said.
He also said fires can be unpredictable, so getting excited about the condition of the castle feels too soon.
“The truth is the fire is still burning, and fires are very predictable, and it could turn around and come back from the other direction,” said Daniel.
But he did say there is some reassuring news on the ground.
“There are actual fire crews there doing their job to protect the castle, there are actually people in there. Boots on the ground and helping out,” Daniel said.
He said he still worries for the many people whose homes are nearby. People who continue to support the family.
“God bless the first responders for every piece of structure, everybody’s property that they managed to save, because we are the fortunate ones in all of this right now. There are so many that have lost everything they had,” Daniel said.
Even with the uncertainty, the family is definitely certain about one thing… Sage said the outpouring of concern from the public has meant a great deal to the family.
“The support from people that care about us is amazing,” Sage said.
The family says Daniel is progressing very well and appreciates the support and kind words from the community. He said he couldn’t get through this without those at Encompass Health Rehabilitation.
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47,000 Acres, 0% Containment, and New Evacuations
The Aspen Acres Fire continues to rage out of control, growing to over 47,000 acres with zero containment. New mandatory evacuations have been issued for the Red Creek area as the fire threatens thousands of structures across multiple counties.
47,000 Acres, 0% Containment, and New Evacuations
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The Colorado Buffaloes are on the road for four of their first seven games in 2026, including two of their three non-conference games.
With so much time on the road, especially early in the season, it is important for fans to know which games are worth traveling to. Here’s a look at Colorado’s most to least expensive road games to attend for the 2026 season and the reasoning behind the prices (all prices according to VividSeats).
1. Week 3 at Northwestern Wildcats
- Lowest ticket price: $562
Colorado’s matchup against the Northwestern Wildcats is far and away the most expensive game to attend. The price may appear confusing given the relatively low expectations both teams have coming into the 2026 season, but it is simply a matter of the venue the game will take place in.
Northwestern’s matchup against Colorado will be the final game it hosts in Martin Stadium, its soccer arena, before the construction of New Ryan Field is complete. The stadium has a capacity of just 12,023, which has inflated the price of admission as a result.
2. Week 8 at Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Lowest ticket price: $129
As for Colorado’s most expensive Big 12 road contest, it has nothing to do with the stadium and everything to do with excitement. After a combined 4-20 record over the last two seasons, Oklahoma State Cowboy fans are finally seeing a glimmer of hope.
Former North Texas coach Eric Morris took over the role at OSU during the offseason and brought his best players with him. The hype surrounding the team has created a marquee matchup and driven prices as a result.
3. Week 1 at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- Lowest ticket price: $106
Speaking of marquee matchups, there are potentially none more qualified to be such than the Buffs’ season opener. It is an opportunity for revenge against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets following the Buffs’ loss to them at home to start the 2025 season. That game was down to the wire, and with this matchup appearing to be similar on paper, tickets are in very high demand.
4. Week 4 at Baylor Bears
However, prices take a dip with the Buffs’ Big 12 opener. Their matchup against the Baylor Bears may be the best deal of the season, as it will feature two explosive offenses in what is sure to be a Texas shootout. If it resembles Colorado’s most recent matchup against the Bears at all, that entertainment will be worth the price of admission and then some.
5. Week 10 at Arizona State Sun Devils
Another significant drop-off occurs in the Buffs’ matchup against the Arizona State Sun Devils. This game is missing the glaring storylines that Colorado’s other matchups have, as both teams have much to prove. However, it will be Colorado’s opportunity for revenge against former star receiver Omarion Miller, who left the Buffs for the Sun Devils during the offseason.
6. Week 12 at Cincinnati Bearcats
But the cheapest game to travel to for Buffs fans contains even fewer storylines than the previous spot on this list. Cincinnati was eaten alive by the transfer portal during the offseason, as it has a roster of youth looking to prove itself. If either team’s season is going better than expected by that point, the game’s affordability may not remain for long.
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