Colorado Springs Man Arrested After $76,000 Cripple Creek Casino Theft

Andrew Joel Irvine, a 26-year-old man from Colorado Springs, was arrested for allegedly stealing $76,800 from J.P. McGill’s Casino in Cripple Creek on August 18. The Cripple Creek Police Department led the investigation with assistance from the Colorado Division of Gaming and the Colorado Springs Police Department, highlighting strong interagency cooperation. Irvine was taken into custody the same day and is currently held at the Teller County Jail, with formal charges pending from the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Authorities described the investigation as ongoing and encouraged anyone with relevant information to contact the police. Additionally, court records indicate that Irvine was arrested earlier for robbery in Teller County. Police have provided contact details for Sergeant Robert Kible and Detective Sergeant Brandon Blanchard for tips related to the case.