Suspect Caught on Camera by News Crews, Arrested Minutes Later

On September 26, 2025, news crews in Colorado were reporting on a suspected serial burglar when they unexpectedly spotted the man, Richard Applequist, walking directly by their cameras. The journalists immediately called 911, and within 10 minutes, deputies and police had arrived on the scene and arrested Applequist.

Applequist had been the subject of an "extensive search" by law enforcement over the previous several days, after he was allegedly involved in a series of burglaries and trespassing incidents between September 23 and 25. Police had reason to believe he was still in the area and potentially armed.

The news crews' quick action proved crucial, as Applequist was taken into custody shortly after being spotted. Authorities described the situation as "amazing," noting that they rarely apprehend suspects while the media is present at the scene of a crime.

Applequist now faces a slew of charges, including two counts of first-degree burglary, possession of a weapon by a previous offender, eluding, impersonating a peace officer, theft, criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, resisting arrest, and third-degree burglary. The investigation into his alleged crimes is ongoing.