Police are investigating multiple break-ins at cannabis stores in Commerce City

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Police in Commerce City are searching for the suspects who broke into the Stadium Gardens marijuana dispensary twice in recent weeks.

Commerce City police said in a Facebook post that there have been four break-ins or attempted break-ins at cannabis stores in the city since the beginning of May.

“Unfortunately we’re used to it, but it’s getting worse,” said Rita Tsalyuk, owner of Stadium Gardens.

The latest break-in occurred late Wednesday into Thursday morning at Tsalyuk’s store.

Police are investigating multiple break-ins at cannabis stores in Commerce City

Surveillance video showed three to four suspects using a car to smash through the front of the building, causing thousands of dollars in damage.

“The amount of products stolen does not even compare to the amount of damage they caused,” she said.

One of the vehicles used in at least one of the crimes has been recovered, but Commerce City police said they are still searching for the vehicle and suspects in that incident.

In the first attack on Stadium Gardens, the thieves failed to break down the doors, according to Commerce City PD, but the second time, they broke in right through the front of the building in an unmarked Kia. And that’s in addition to the products they stole while they were inside.

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Commerce City PD said it is working with other Denver metro agencies investigating similar crimes to determine if there is a connection.

“It’s incredibly scary and the police did everything they could, they did a good job, but they couldn’t catch them and I hope they will,” Tsalyuk said.

If you have any information, you are asked to call Commerce City PD’s tip line at 303-289-3626.