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.
Peeping Tom caught in the act
Apr 19th
Boulder police ask for public’s help in identifying peeping tom suspect
Boulder police are releasing several surveillance photos of a suspect believed to be responsible for peeping into residences in the 800 block of Marine St. over the past several months. He may also be responsible for similar incidents in the 1000 block of 11th St.
The victims who have reported the peeping tom have been both male and female.
Police believe the suspect may have collected traces of bright yellow tracking powder on his shoes from one of these incidents.
The suspect may be approximately 6 feet tall, and investigators believe he is a white male. Photos indicate he has been wearing a gray or dark-colored sweatshirt or hoodie.
The case numbers are 12-3808, 12-1401 and 12-4766.
Police are asking the public for help in identifying the suspect. Anyone who recognizes him or who has information on these cases is asked to contact Det. Chuck Heidel at 303-441-3339. 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.
Watch for Boulder Police SWAT teams in your neighborhood
Apr 18th
Boulder police to hold monthly SWAT exercise this week
The Boulder Police Department Swat Team will be conducting a multi-location training exercise on Thursday, April 19. The exercise is part of the department’s annual training program and will occur in several locations in and around Boulder.
Approximately 25 officers will take part in the training. Residents will see police activity in the southeast and east/central areas of town. SWAT Team members will be carrying unloaded weapons and may deploy visible smoke bombs as part of the exercise.
One of the goals of this particular training is to evaluate officers’ preparedness for emergencies at unknown locations. Because of this, the department is not releasing the specific locations of the exercises.
Midnight armed robbery not reported until the next day
Apr 9th
Aggravated robbery reported over weekend
A male in his early twenties says he was robbed at gunpoint around 12:00 a.m. on Friday, April 6. The victim did not call police at the time of the alleged robbery. He contacted officers the next day.
The victim told police he was walking alone along the bike path near 17th and Arapahoe when an unknown male stepped in front of him and demanded money. The victim says the suspect was holding a handgun. The victim complied and handed over his cash, and the suspect fled.
The victim said that because it was dark, he was unable to provide many details about the suspect other than that he was a white male wearing a gray hoodie and blue jeans.
The case number is 12-4602.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Boulder Police Department’s Tip Line at 303-441-1974. 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.
