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: CU student wasn’t attacked
Jan 26th
University of Colorado student ticketed for filing false report
A 20-year-old student at the University of Colorado has been ticketed for suspicion of False Reporting to Authorities after telling police she had been attacked in the early-morning hours on Sunday, Jan. 22.
Nina Fiorillo (DOB 9/12/1991) received a summons this afternoon. While being interviewed for further details, Fiorillo admitted to detectives that she made up the story and the attack never occurred.
Fiorillo originally told police that a black male grabbed her from behind as she was walking alone in the 1100 block of University Avenue. She reported that the man had a knife, but that she was able to free herself after a short struggle. She claimed the man had scratched her forerms, possibly with the knife, but otherwise, she was unhurt.
At the time, Fiorillo gave police a fairly detailed description of the alleged suspect.
False Reporting to Authorities is a Class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to a $750 fine.
Person of interest in Circle K robbery contacts police; is not a suspect
Jan 25th
The woman Boulder police wanted to speak with regarding the Circle K robbery on Jan. 8 contacted police after her photo was released to the media yesterday.
She has cooperated with investigators and after talking with her, it has been determined that she is not a suspect in the robbery. Police appreciate her willingness to come forward, and thank the public and media for their help in reaching out in our attempt to contact her.
Police are still looking for anyone who has information about the robbery, which took place at the Circle K franchise located at 3185 28th St.
No one can say whether the suspect is male or female; he or she was wearing a hoodie that covered his/her face. The suspect is described as:
- Varying heights have been reported; broad shoulders
- Dark eyes, wearing eyeshadow
- Wearing boot-cut jeans with a hole or tear in the left knee
- Long black gloves
- Black fabric shoes
- High-pitched voice
The case number is P12-347.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Kristin Weisbach at 303-441-4474. 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.
Burglar hits Boulder sheriff deputy’s home
Jan 25th
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The thief made off with guns, badges, handcuffs, portable police radios. computers
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
On December 7, 2011, a Boulder County Sheriff’s deputy reported that his residence had been burglarized and a number of items had been stolen, which included two handguns, portable police radio, two sheriff badges, X26 Taser, two computers and a number of other items. Yesterday afternoon, January 24, 2012 investigators with the
 Boulder County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at a residence in the 3700 block of Dexter Court in Denver. During the search one of the handguns (Glock .45 caliber), portable police radio, sheriff badges, X26 Taser, and some other items were recovered at the residence.
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