Colorado Springs police arrested 3 people Tuesday following the recovery of a stolen car. That vehicle was taken Monday from the 1000 block of south Chelton. Tuesday night the departments’ motor vehicle theft unit found the car and followed it to Pikes Peak and Academy. Police used a grapple device to stop the car. They arrested 24 year old Eric Diaz and charged him with motor vehicle theft. Also taken into custody was 28 year old Alejandro Ruiz who is facing charges of motor vehicle theft, eluding and possession of a stolen firearm. A juvenile was also taken into custody on an outstanding warrant for domestic violence.
