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.
Boulder police: suspect wanted in three burglaries
Mar 13th
Surveillance footage from the store shows a male suspect entering the business at 6:24 p.m. He left the store area and entered the back office several times. Owners report that cash was missing from the office after the suspect left the business.
A still photo from Bottles’ surveillance video is attached. Also attached are separate surveillance photos from two business burglaries on the Pearl Street Mall which police are also investigating. Detectives believe the same male suspect is involved in all three crimes. The Pearl Street Mall businesses (the Lazy Dog and Pizza Colore) were burglarized on February 4, 2013.
The suspect is described as:
- White male
- 20 – to – 40 years old
- 5’10” – 6’0” tall
- Thin build
- Short, dark hair
In the Bottles’ burglary, the suspect wore a long-sleeve white shirt covered by a long-sleeve plaid shirt, jeans, white tennis shoes and a light-colored baseball cap. Black gloves can be seen in his back pocket.
In the Pearl Street Mall burglaries, the suspect wore a red-plaid, short-sleeve shirt, jeans and a tan-colored baseball cap.
The case number for the Bottles’ burglary is 13-2628. The case number for the Lazy Dog burglary is 13-1525 and the case number for Pizza Colore is 13-1523.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Steve Faber at 303-441-3384. 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 honor employees and community members
Mar 6th
On Thursday, March 7, 2013, Boulder Police Chief Mark Beckner will present 24 awards to police department employees and community members to recognize them for their outstanding efforts to keep Boulder safe. The ceremony will take place at the Public Safety Building, 1805 33rd Street, starting at 3:30 p.m.
Outstanding Citizenship Awards will be presented to Dylan John, George Derrington and Nicholas Bonn for their actions that led to the arrest of a serial burglar who confessed to more than 50 burglaries in the University Hill neighborhood. Keith Hayse will also receive an award for assisting police in apprehending an armed shoplifter.
Department employees being honored include:
Medal for Lifesaving
Officers Adrian Drelles, Ashly Flynn and Ryan McAuley for saving the life of a suicidal man.
Award for Excellence
Officer Scott Adams for reducing repeat calls-for-service by developing a partnership between property owners and managers and helping them problem-solve;
Detective Chuck Heidel for his continued efforts in investigating and solving serious crimes that include the cold case arrest and conviction of Michael Clark for the 1994 murder of Marty Grisham.
Unit Citation
The Boulder County Drug Task Force unit, which is comprised of members of the Boulder Police Department, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Louisville Police Department, Erie Police Department and Lafayette Police Department for its work in solving two major drug cases. The investigations were lengthy and complicated and resulted in the arrests of major dealers in the region.
Police Chief’s Certificate of Commendation
Officer Don Schuler after he resuscitated a heroin overdose victim;
Dispatcher Jamie Burch for her patience and quick thinking while helping a young boy get medical assistance for his unconscious mother;
Dispatcher Don Jackson for his patience and fast reactions helping a foster mother assist her choking infant.
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Assault suspect from 2012 bar fight still wanted by police
Mar 1st
The male victim was in the restroom when the male suspect tried to enter the stall. The two men pushed each other and at one point, the suspect attacked the victim with a beer bottle. The victim was taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries which included a concussion, cuts to his head and face and wounds on his chest and arms from the beer bottle.
The suspect fled the bar, and the victim believes a friend of the suspect tried to detain the victim as the suspect got away. The suspect was seen running westbound across 13th St. and through a parking lot. Police were unable to locate him.
At the time of the assault, the Boulder Police Department released a composite sketch and a description of the suspect. The suspect has not yet been identified and police are publicizing the information again, hoping that a member of the public may recognize the suspect and contact police.
The sketch is attached. The suspect is described as:
· White male
· 21 – 29 years old
· 6’0 – 6’3” tall, weighing 180 – 200 pounds
· Build was described as “not toned”
· Short blonde hair which may have been bleached or highlighted
· Witnesses described him as a “surfer type”
· At the time of the assault, was wearing a light-colored shirt or white shirt with blue pinstripes
· May have been bleeding from his mouth, and may have had a cut over his left eye
The case number is 12-2846.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Tom Dowd at 303-441-3385. 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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