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Boulder police look for suspect in Hill assault
Nov 17th
Police search for suspect in assault of young woman
Police in Boulder are releasing this sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with an assault that reportedly took place in the 1100 block of College Avenue around 2:37 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13.
A young woman was walking with a male friend when an unknown male ran up to them, punched the female in the face and then knocked her to the ground. The suspect punched the woman in the face several times while she may have been unconscious. The suspect was seen yelling at people along 10th Street before the incident..
The woman was taken to the hospital to be treated for her injuries. She was treated and released.
Police searched the area for the suspect, but were not able to locate him. A composite sketch is attached. He is described as:
- White male
- 22 to 23 years old
- 6’1” tall
- 180 pounds
- Brown hair
- Last seen wearing an unbuttoned flannel shirt with jeans, with a black shirt underneath
The case number for this incident is 11-14880.
Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspect. Suspect information can be provided to Detective Kurt Foster at 303-441-4329. Those who have information but who 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 of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers
Boulder traffic nightmares to continue
Nov 14th
Pearl Parkway closed for railroad crossing rehabilitation
From 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, Pearl Parkway, between 30th Street and Frontier Avenue, will be closed in both directions for work on the railroad crossing. This closure will include the multi-use path along the south side of Pearl Parkway. Access to local businesses will be maintained throughout the project.
During construction, motorists will be detoured to Arapahoe and Valmont roads, and cyclists and pedestrians will be detoured north to the Goose Creek path. Detours will be posted, and alternate routes are advised. The RTD route 206 will be detoured onto Valmont Road between 30th Street and Foothills Parkway. Transit stops in the area will be closed and bus passengers on the 206 will encounter delays.
Crews from BNSF Railway will be working to restore the entire railroad crossing on Pearl Parkway. The project will include the complete replacement of rails and ties, installation of new concrete crossing panels, and restoration of the roadway and multi-use path approaches. The work schedule is weather-dependent and closure dates and times are subject to change.
Questions about the closure may be directed to David Neubauer of BNSF Railway at 307-432-7363. For more information, contact Alex May, Transportation Project Manager at 303-441-3266 or visit www.boulderconezones.net.
Avoid these Boulder streets like the plague
Nov 10th
City paving projects on Front Range Drive and Paseo Del Prado Street
From Monday, Nov. 14, through Friday, Nov. 18, crews will be working on Front Range Drive, the gravel road north of Lee Hill Drive and west of Broadway. Front Range Drive will be closed, north of Lee Hill Drive, for approximately 200 feet for pavement construction. The gravel road is used as a transit stop by SKIP buses, and RTD will be rerouting the SKIP transit route during this time.
Also during the week of Monday, Nov. 14, Paseo Del Prado Street, between Loma Place and Links Drive, will be closed for pavement resurfacing work.
These paving projects are part of the Transportation Department’s existing work plan for 2011.
All work is weather-permitting and subject to change.
