Offender attempts to escape from Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center in Golden
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Golden police are actively investigating what led to a riot that broke out Wednesday night at the Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center.
and last updated 2021-05-19 16:24:31-04
GOLDEN, Colo. â An offender at Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center attempted to escape from the facility early Wednesday morning, according to Golden police.
Deputy Chief Joe Harvey with the Golden Police Department said at 6:22 a.m., the department received a report of a potential escape at the facility and shots fired in the area.
According to a preliminary investigation, police believe two or three people drove up to the center in a gold or similar-colored Lexus and pulled around to the far west side of the facility. The driver then turned around to face north, toward the exit, Harvey said, indicating setup for an easy escape from the grounds.
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