Crime
We moved Boulder Crime News and police blotter out of News and made it a primary category. Even though crime news is the highest in analytic s some readers complain because it ruins non violent news. Our readers and viewers prefer science, tech environmental and entertainment news. So crime news junkies now have your own bad news section here.
Couple robbed at gunpoint on Flagstaff
Nov 18th
On Saturday, 11/16/13, at 9:44 PM, Boulder County Communications received a report of an armed robbery on Flagstaff Summit Road, about ¼-mile above Flagstaff Road, within Boulder County, Colorado.
Boulder County Sheriff’s Deputies responded and found two victims, a male and female couple, who reported that they had parked at the Realization Point Trailhead and began hiking up Flagstaff Summit Road toward the Flagstaff Amphitheater.
They stopped briefly at an overlook, where two males approached them. One of the males, described as about 6 feet tall and wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, shined a bright flashlight at them and pointed what appeared to be a handgun at them.
The other male, described as about 5’8” tall and wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, ordered the couple to place all of their belongings on the ground. The male then picked up their belongings, and both suspects ran back down toward the trailhead.
The victims remained where they were, and saw an unknown description vehicle driving down Flagstaff Road. The victims recalled that when they parked at the trailhead, a silver possibly Toyota SUV was also parked there, which had since left. After a few minutes, the victims contacted another couple who were hiking down Flagstaff Summit Road, and used one of their cell phones to call 911.
Anyone with any information pertinent to this case is asked to contact the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office at (303) 441-4444.
Woman arrested for alleged cruelty to animals
Nov 15th
After several weeks of investigation, yesterday Boulder Police arrested Caitlin Lesko (DOB 11/11/1989) in the 1000 block of Adams Circle on a warrant issued for Cruelty to Animals-Aggravated and Cruelty to Animals-Neglect/Mistreat.
On October 29, 2013, police were dispatched to the South Boulder Animal Hospital, 4660 Table Mesa Drive, on the report from staff that a dog suffering from possible animal cruelty was brought into their facility for treatment.
Officers found a 3-month-old French bulldog with both of its hind legs broken and third degree burn’s covering 50% of his stomach. Lesko claimed the dogs legs were injured before she purchased it and admitted she burned the puppy by placing it too close to a heater to keep it warm. While she initially sought treatment for the broken legs, Lesko said she could not afford veterinary care for the burns and refused treatment. She surrendered the puppy to police on November 2, 2013.
The case number is 13-14513.
Anyone with information about this case may contact Animal Control Supervisor Janee´ Boswell at 303-441-4385. 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 a burglary suspect
Oct 28th
A 2008 Apple Macbook Laptop was stolen
On September 24, 2013 Boulder Police responded to a report of a burglary in the 900 block of 18th Street. One of the residents reported seeing a strange male in her roommate’s bedroom at around 10:20 that morning. When she confronted him he was zipping up his backpack and exiting the room. He apologized saying he was in the wrong room and was looking for “James” who “lived upstairs” and left the residence. The victim later discovered that her silver 2008 Apple Macbook laptop was stolen as well as a charging cord.
A witness described the suspect as a clean shaven, white male, in his late 30’s or early 40’s, 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall, thin build, with a bald head and grayish-brown hair. He was last seen wearing a dark grey hoodie and blue jeans and was carrying a navy blue Jan-Sport like backpack. A composite drawing is attached. The case number is 13-12815.
Anyone with information may contact Detective Kara Wills at 303-441-3482. 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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