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Car theft leaves Olympic athlete without gear

Posted: 02.28.2012 at 6:36 AM

Updated: 02.28.2012 at 9:15 AM

Officers suspect this man of stealing gear from an Olympian. / Courtesy: Colorado Springs Police Department

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- Colorado Springs Police officers are on the look out for a suspect accused of a car theft that has left an Olympic athlete without his much-needed equipment.

Officers responded to the 200 block of Mesa Road in Monument Valley Park for a reported car theft.

The victim told officers he was an Olympic athlete and the bag stolen contained personal items needed to compete in his upcoming Olympic trials.

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One of the items taken was an Anschutz competition air pistol.

Officers have obtained surveillance video at businesses where the victim's credit card had been used and are searching for a suspect.

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