Detectives with the Boulder Police Department are looking for a suspect in connection with several cases of recent check fraud (see attached photo). There are three victims, and all are students at the University of Colorado.Check Fraud Scam 042011 6.jpg

In each case, the suspect approached the victim and asked for assistance in cashing a check. He claimed that he’s from Jamaica, spoke with an accent which may be fake, and said he was in town to promote a reggae concert. He said he didn’t have access to a local bank account and in return for the victim’s help, he promised to give them VIP tickets to a concert.  The case numbers are 11-5243, 44-4908 and 11-4291.

The students have cashed the suspect’s checks against their own accounts, giving the suspect hundreds of dollars, which he promises will be reimbursed. None of the students has received money back.  Checks have been cashed at Elevations Credit Union, First National Bank and US Bank.

The suspect drives a black 4-door sedan, and the license plate may resemble 087 WUU or a combination of these letters and numbers. He may be using multiple plates. It’s not known what state the license plate(s) is from.

The suspect is described as:

  • Dark-skinned black male
  • 5 feet, 10 inches tall
  • 25 to 29 years old
  • Dark dreadlocks
  • Goes by the name “DJ Danny”

The suspect was last seen on May 17 around 2:00 p.m. at 29th Street and Arapahoe Avenue. He may be traveling with a companion who is described only as a light-skinned black male.

Anyone who has information about these crimes is asked to contact Detective Jeff Kithcart at 303-441-3376. 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 can 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.