A man jumped a fence at Centennial Airport this week in an attempt to steal a jet and fly it to Hawaii, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Today’s Note to Self: Life is not a video game. Jumping a fence at Centennial airport in a effort to steal a jet and fly to Hawaii will not go well. The suspect in this picture was arrested this week and is facing several attempted theft and trespassing charges.
— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff)
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted theft and trespassing, the sheriff’s office said.
Centennial Airport said the suspect was spotted by control tower workers about 1:25 p.m. Wednesday. Deputies took the man into custody about 10 minutes later.
The attempted theft charge, first degree aggravated motor vehicle theft over $100,000, is a felony, according to booking records. The trespass charge is a misdemeanor. He is being held at the Douglas County jail on a $10,000 bail. His next court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday.
