Longmont police notes: Vehicle eludes officer during attempted traffic stop

Kelsey Hammon, Daily Times-Call, Longmont, Colo.

Aug. 22—A Longmont resident reported an auto theft Friday in the 400 block of North Parkside Drive. There were no investigative leads or suspect information available.

A theft was reported Friday by a Longmont business employee in the 1100 block of Francis Street. Police are investigating the case.

A traffic stop was attempted by a Longmont officer about noon Friday in the 1900 block of Collyer Street. The vehicle eluded the officer. Police are investigating the case.

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