Boulder police identify bank robbery suspect

An arrest warrant has been issued for 48-year-old Michael Shawn Latiolais (DOB 09/27/62) in connection with the armed robberies of the Boulder Valley Credit Union and a Circle K convenience store. He is wanted on two felony charges of Aggravated Robbery.

Witnesses identified Latiolais as the suspect in both robberies. He is a white male, 165 pounds, and has brown hair and blue eyes. Police believe he may be driving a 1995 silver Ford Ranger pickup truck, with Colorado license plate 134-GRV.

The Circle K robbery took place on Feb. 28 around 10:45 p.m. at the store located at 3185 28th St. in Boulder. The Boulder Valley Credit Union (located at 2667 Broadway) was robbed the next morning, March 1 at 9:45 a.m. In both robberies, the suspect produced a note demanding cash and claiming to have a gun, though no witnesses ever saw a weapon. No one was hurt in either robbery.

An armed robbery that took place at a Wells Fargo branch on Canyon Boulevard on Feb. 28 is believed to be unrelated to the robberies at the Circle K and the Boulder Valley Credit Union. Boulder police arrested 23-year-old William Anthony Chren III (DOB 08/26/87) in connection with that case.

Boulder detectives have been working with the FBI and other local agencies on all of these cases.

Anyone with information about Michael Shawn Latiolais or his whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Brian Scott at 303-441-3381. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips may also be submitted via the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.