Crime
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Boulder police release sketch of scissor attack suspect
Jun 19th
A sketch of the suspect is attached.
According to the 18-year-old victim, he was walking with a female friend when the suspect lunged at him and attacked him without provocation. The victim suffered cuts and abrasions as he struggled to get away. He was treated and released at a local hospital.
The suspect left the area on foot after the altercation, and the victim and his friend flagged down an officer who was responding to a report of a fight in the area.
The suspect is described as:
- White male
- Between 5’7” and 5’10” tall
- Medium build
- Brownish-blonde hair, with a receding hairline
- 30’s
- Wearing a short-sleeve green t-shirt
- Possibly transient
- “Sunken” face
The case number is 13-7877.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Kurt Foster at 303-441-4329. 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 through the Crime Stoppers website atwww.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.
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Boulder police: Scissor attack near the Pearl St. mall Sat. night
Jun 18th
Police investigating attack in downtown Boulder
Boulder police are investigating an assault which took place at approximately 10:21 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2013 in the area of 13th and Spruce Streets.
An 18-year-old man, walking with a female friend, told police an unknown male suspect attacked him without provocation. The victim says the suspect lunged at him with a pair of scissors, and held the scissors to the victim’s neck. The victim suffered several cuts and abrasions during the scuffle. He was treated and released at a local hospital.
During the altercation, the victim was able push the suspect away and grab the scissors. At that point, the suspect left the area on foot. The victim and his friend then flagged down a patrol car which had responded to a report of a fight in the area.
Police are looking for the suspect, who is described as:
- White male
- Between 5’7” and 5’10” tall
- Stocky build
- Brownish-blonde hair, with a receding hairline
- 30’s
- Wearing a short-sleeve green t-shirt
- Possibly transient
- “Sunken” face
The case number is 13-7877.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Kurt Foster at 303-441-4329. 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 through 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.
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Boulder Police searching for missing 39-year-old man
Jun 13th
Holloway left his home in the 3500 block of 28th St. and did not tell anyone where he was going. He hasn’t been seen or heard from since June 7.
Holloway is about 6’1” tall, weighs 195 pounds and has brown hair and blue eyes. His family is concerned about his welfare.
A passerby found some of Holloway’s belongings, which included a messenger bag and cell phone, near the Boulder Creek Path in the vicinity of Arapahoe and Foothills.
A photo of Daniel Holloway is attached. The case number is 13-7529.
Police ask anyone who may have seen Holloway or who may know his whereabouts to contact Detective Jeremy Frenzen at 303-441-1890. 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 through 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.
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