Colorado Springs Police Release Rescue Video, Credit Tech in Toddler Recovery
Local leaders warn pending bills could curb tools used in the search.
Overview
- Police say a 2021 black Kia Seltos was stolen around 2:43 p.m. on Jan. 20 from the 2700 block of King Street with 2-year-old Giovani Salazar-President in the back seat.
- Officers found the SUV abandoned near the Springs Rescue Mission just before 5 p.m., and the child was discovered safe in the back seat.
- CSPD credits its Real Time Crime Center with deploying a drone first responder and monitoring CCTV, red light cameras, ALPR systems, and live body-camera feeds to locate the vehicle.
- Investigators released body-camera video of the recovery and asked residents near the apartment complex to share any security footage or tips at 719-444-7000.
- Police say the suspect search continues, no description is being released, and residents are urged not to leave vehicles running unattended.