Suspected burglar escapes Teller County police

Courtesy: Teller County Sheriff’s Office. Photo shows Edgar Saenz Lopez.

(TELLER COUNTY) – On Friday, May 24, at approximately 6:24 p.m., officers with the Teller County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) responded to a 911 call regarding a burglary in progress near County Road 21.

According to TCSO, a man attempted to break into an occupied home and was later identified as 40-year-old Edgar Saenz Lopez. Saenz Lopez fled from police after they found him in an area behind Safeway and eluded them near Little Gem’s Trailer Park.

Woodland Park police and Teller County officials searched for Saenz Lopez throughout the night but were unable to locate him. People in the area were notified of the police presence via Peak Alert.

Currently, Saenz Lopez is on probation and is wanted out of Teller County for burglary, resisting prosecution and obstruction of justice. According to TCSO, if anyone sees Saenz Lopez, do not contact him. Instead, call 911.