Crime & Safety
Body Found In Highlands Ranch; Shelter In Place Issued: Report
Authorities are searching for a possible suspect near Park Central Drive and Lucent Boulevard after the body was discovered Saturday.
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO — The Douglas County Sheriff's Department is asking Highlands Ranch residents who live in the Park Central Drive area to shelter in place after a body was found there Saturday.
Authorities are searching an area near Lucent Boulevard and Plaza Drive, according to CBS Denver, near UCHealth Highlands Ranch campus. Police are also searching for a possible suspect, who may be dangerous.
UCHealth officials told CBS that extra security is in place and access to the hospital has been restricted. All other operations are normal.
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Others are asked to avoid the area if possible.
We have an active crime scene we are working in the area of Park Central Drive in Highlands Ranch. Please avoid the area and if in the area please shelter in place and repost anything that may seem suspicious. We are looking for a possible unknown suspect that may be dangerous. pic.twitter.com/lJSvaMRixK
— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) December 4, 2021
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