Pueblo Police Patrol Cruiser Stolen, Recovered After Multi-Agency Pursuit to Cañon City

Description: A Pueblo Police patrol cruiser was stolen early December 22, 2025, leading to a multi-agency pursuit and arrest after spike strips were deployed near Cañon City. Read the Full Press Release...

Pueblo Police Department Patrol Cruiser Stolen and Recovered After Pursuit

Pueblo, CO — On Monday, December 22, 2025, at approximately 12:33 a.m., dispatch received a call from security at CommonSpirit Health St. Mary Corwin Hospital on report of a disturbance. 

Upon arrival, Pueblo Police officers identified 37-year-old Manuel Ross Trujillo acting erratically, potentially under the influence of a substance. Officers placed Trujillo in handcuffs and transported him to another location because he was disrupting hospital staff and patients. 

Once at the drop-off location, officers intended to serve Trujillo a citation. Upon officers removing the handcuffs, Trujillo jumped in the passenger side of a marked Pueblo Police Department patrol cruiser. He immediately locked the doors, jumped in the driver seat and fled at a high rate of speed.

A pursuit was initiated, following the police cruiser driven by Trujillo to Canon City. Spike strips were deployed causing Trujillo to lose control of the vehicle, rolling several times. Pueblo County Sheriff’s Deputies, Canon City Officers, Fremont County Deputies, and a Florence Police Officer assisted in the apprehension of Trujillo. 

Photo Courtesy Pueblo Police Department

Trujillo is in custody for the following charges: Vehicular Eluding, 2nd Degree Assault, 2nd Degree Motor Vehicle Theft, Robbery, Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender (POWPO), 3rd Degree Assault, and Reckless Driving. 

The information contained in this press release is based on preliminary information available at the time of its drafting. The Pueblo Police Department’s understanding of this incident may change as additional evidence is collected, analyzed, and reviewed. The purpose of this press release is to provide timely information to the public. In consideration of the foregoing, please be advised that any statements expressed herein are subject to change at any time.

All Parties Considered Innocent Until Proven Guilty. 

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