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.
Missing elderly woman, dog and car found in Wyoming; are safe with state troopers
May 30th
A 74-year-old woman who had been reported missing by her family has been found this afternoon just outside of Laramie, WY. She is safe and is with Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers. Her family is en route to Laramie to pick her up.
Betty Begin didn’t show up for a family dinner on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, and her family became concerned and contacted Boulder police. Earlier today, the Boulder Police Department issued a news release asking the public for help in locating Begin, who was last seen yesterday afternoon. Begin suffers from some memory issues, and family members told police that she sometimes becomes disoriented.
This afternoon, May 29, 2013, Begin apparently ran out of gas on Interstate 80, just outside of Laramie, WY. Begin had been driving in the fast lane, and was reportedly nearly hit by another driver when she ran out of gas. The Wyoming Highway Patrol was notified, and a check of Begin’s record showed that she had been reported missing in Colorado.
Begin was with her dog, Buddy, and both are safe. Family members are on their way to Laramie to pick them up.
At this time, police have no further information about Begin’s activities between the time she was reported missing and the time she was found.
The Boulder Police Department would like to thank the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the public and the media for their help in publicizing this case and ultimately locating Betty Begin.
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Boulder police, other agencies, looking for elderly woman, car, dog
May 29th
Boulder police are asking the public for help in locating a 74-year-old woman who has not been seen since an afternoon appointment yesterday, May 28, 2013.
Betty Begin did not arrive at a scheduled family dinner last evening, and family members are concerned about her welfare. Begin has minor memory issues and can sometimes become disoriented.
She was last seen at the Rubicon Hair Salon, located at 2116 Pearl St., around 1:30 p.m. on May 28, 2013. No one knows where she went after the appointment. Her family contacted police at 10:57 p.m. Tuesday to report that Begin was missing.
Begin’s credit card was used at the Interstate Travel Plaza in Sinclair, WY at approximately 5:30 p.m. on May 28. There has been no other credit card activity since then. At 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, her cell phone was “pinged” in the northern part of Colorado. Begin’s phone appears to be powered off; police and family members have not been able to reach her.
Two photos of Begin and a photo of a vehicle similar to the one Begin drives are attached. She drives a light coffee-colored MINI Cooper Countryman. She has a personalized license plate of her last name, “Begin.” Boulder police notified other nearby law enforcement agencies but so far, none has had any contact with her. She is traveling with her dog, Buddy. Buddy is a German short haired pointer mix. He’s brown with black and white spots, and has floppy ears. He weighs between 90-and-100 pounds.
The case number is 13-7008.
Police are asking the public to keep an eye out for Begin and her vehicle, and to contact police immediately if anyone sees her. The Boulder Police Department’s non-emergency number is 303-441-3333. Members of the public may also call 9-1-1 if they locate her.
Detective Ruth Christopher is handling the investigation, and she may be reached at 303-441-1850. 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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ALERT to Pearl St. Mall Patrons: Shoot’um up being shot in old Boulder Chimera building. It’s just a movie.
May 28th
ALERT
Date: May 28, 2013
From: Kim Kobel, PIO/Boulder Fire-Rescue & Police Departments, 303-441-3370
This evening, May 28, 2013, a movie production company will be shooting scenes inside the old Daily Camera building, located at the corner of 11th and Pearl. The movie production crew will be using several indoor pyrotechnics, and it’s possible that people near the building could hear some loud noises and see smoke coming from the building. The Boulder Fire Department will have personnel and trucks staged at the building to insure public safety. Boulder police will also be on hand.
The Boulder Fire-Rescue Department wants to alert the public ahead of time about what is happening at the old Daily Camera building, and to reassure the public that anything they hear or see this evening is being filmed as part of a movie.
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