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Suspicious vehicle with children under blanket at gas stationFountain CO

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S U.S. Hwy 85 87, Fountain, CO 80817

A suspicious red Mazda was seen with two children hiding under a blanket in the back seat near Vanley Drive and Highway 16. The vehicle stopped for a long time at a Circle K gas station. The reporting person is still following the vehicle. The children's appearance was noted as unkempt.

Audio|Heard on: El Paso County Sheriff's Office EPSO-3
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00:35
Transcript:
00:00
43522. 4 frame 22 for a vehicle.
00:03
Forefront 22 first suspicious at Vanley Drive and Highway 16, Fountain Mesa Ridge area, eastbound on Banley, put two little girls in the back seat, kids hide under the blanket when RP gets near, RP saw them stop at a Circle K gas station and pump gas for at least 30, 40 minutes.
00:22
Apologies, that occurred 34 minutes ago, RP is still following them, saying children's hair looks nappy and clearly dirty.
00:28
We're going to be looking for red Mazda, with a license plate from New Mexico, plate number hidden.

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Location mentioned:
S U.S. Hwy 85 87, Fountain, CO 80817
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