FirstBank hit by a robber

Boulder police are looking for a bank robbery suspect and are asking the public for assistance in identifying the robber, who was wearing a distinctive bright yellow and black knit cap, which may possibly be an Iowa Hawkeyes logo hat.

At approximately 9:40 this morning, Feb. 4, 2014, the male suspect entered FirstBank, located at 4520 Broadway, and demanded money from the tellers. The tellers complied and the suspect fled using the northeast doors of the bank. No one was injured and the suspect did not display or threaten to use a weapon.

Photos taken from FirstBank’s surveillance video are attached. The suspect is described as:

·         White male

·         In his forties

·         5’8” – 6’0” tall

·         Heavy build

·         No facial hair

·         No accent

·         Wearing a light-colored Columbia-brand nylon shell jacket, which had dark blue stripes on the arms

·         Also wearing a black and gold knit cap, possibly a logo cap from the Iowa Hawkeyes

·         Wearing blue pants (possibly jeans) and dark-colored shoes

The case number is 14-1485.

Anyone with information 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.