An Aurora man is behind bars after police say he intentionally rear-ended a woman, robbed her at gunpoint, and then led officers on a rolling, multi-jurisdiction pursuit that finally wrapped up north of Lochbuie. The chase involved several PIT maneuvers and assistance from the Colorado State Patrol before the driver was taken into custody, with officers noting there was no additional reported use of force. A short body-camera clip posted by police shows parts of the pursuit and the arrest.
How The Pursuit Unfolded
Aurora police identified the suspect as 22-year-old Cesar Martinez-Perez and said he was arrested on charges of aggravated robbery and felony eluding while on probation, according to the Aurora Police Department. Officers say they first tried to pull him over near East Colfax Avenue and North Potomac Street, but the driver refused to stop, turning the attempted traffic stop into a pursuit that moved through multiple jurisdictions before reaching the Lochbuie area.
What Officers Say And What The Video Shows
Police say Martinez-Perez deliberately rear-ended a woman, then robbed her at gunpoint before taking off in his vehicle. In the body-camera video post, the department wrote, "You can't just run from police and nothing happens," adding that officers executed a second PIT attempt during the chase. According to the post, a Colorado State Patrol trooper's vehicle was struck during the incident, and the suspect was ultimately taken into custody near Lochbuie.
Charges, Record And Next Steps
Authorities say Martinez-Perez was booked on aggravated robbery and felony eluding. Officers also said his criminal history includes convictions for possession of a weapon by a previous offender, felony drug charges, strangulation, child abuse and assault. He is expected to face formal charges in court. Police did not release booking details or bail information in their post.
Limited Independent Reporting So Far
As of publication, outside news outlets had not yet posted independent accounts of the incident. This coverage is based primarily on the department's post and the attached video. The story will be updated when court filings or additional official records become available.
