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.
Burglary Bad Guy sought by Boulder Police!
Aug 19th
Suspect wanted in connection with numerous Boulder burglaries
Burglary Bad Guy on prowl.
Over the last several months, the Boulder Police Department has taken approximately 20 burglary reports from victims who describe similar circumstances and suspect descriptions. These burglaries are particularly concerning because the suspect targets homes when the residents are present and often times awake. Most of the burglaries have occurred west of Broadway. A few of the similarities are:
· Jewelry and cash are stolen and sometimes a pillowcase is used to remove the items.
· The suspect often cuts screens on open windows to get inside. He uses ladders found at the homes to climb onto roofs and balconies. He also leaps off of houses to escape when he is confronted by the victims.
· Most burglaries have occurred from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.; however a few have happened earlier.
The suspect is described as a white man in his early 20’s, 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, 160 to 180 pounds, with dark hair and could be unshaven. Composite sketches are attached.
He may be driving a beige or tan older model SUV.
Police are asking anyone who may have information on these cases to please 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.
Boulder Armed Car Jacking
Apr 21st
Similar to stolen car.
#Boulder Armed Car Jacking On April 21, 2015, at approximately 4:45 PM, Boulder P.D. officers were called to a reported armed carjacking that occurred in a parking lot just north of Canyon Blvd., east of 21st Street. The 19 y/o victim advised that two white males and two black males lured him into their vehicle. During this time, one of the black males began rifling through the victim’s car. When the victim attempted to get out of the suspects’ car, three of the suspects brandished semi-automatic handguns. The suspects used plastic ties to bind the victim’s hands. The victim was able to escape from the vehicle, and ran west on Canyon. He returned several minutes later to find his vehicle was stolen. The victim sustained minor injuries.
Thieves vehicle
The suspects are described as follows:
Suspect #1: W/M, approximately 40 yoa , black/ gray hair, stubble beard. Wearing a white hooded sweatshirt.
Suspect #2: W/M, short, black hair. Had tattoo of cursive “D” on left side of face with other unknown cursive letters. Suspect was wearing a white hooded sweatshirt. Suspect was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun.
Suspect #3: B/M, goes by “Pat” or “Mike,” approx. 25 yoa. 6’1”, 220 lbs, with “thin” shoulder length dreadlocks. Armed with silver semi-automatic handgun.
Suspect #4: B/M, approx. 25 yoa, 5’10, 150 lbs. Armed with black semi-automatic handgun.
The stolen vehicle is a pearl colored 2010 Subaru Impreza, model WRX Premium addition (see photo of similar vehicle) with Utah license plates B158ZE. The suspect vehicle is described as an approximately 2011, blue Nissan Armada (see attached photo of similar vehicle) with unknown license plates.
Police are asking anyone who may have information regarding this crime to call Det. Chuck Heidel at 303-441-3339, or Boulder P.D. dispatch at 303-441-3333. 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.
source Boulder pd
Jonbenet Ramsey murdered in Boulder Christmas 1996: Unsolved?
Dec 21st
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onBenét Ramsey, was murdered here in Boulder December 26, 1996. This is a case and a story we all know well. Perhaps now with a DA and a police department working together, there may be justice for JonBenet. You can find everything you will ever need to know about the case here: Jonbenet Ramsey Murder Case .
onBenét Ramsey, was murdered here in Boulder December 26, 1996. This is a case and a story we all know well. Perhaps now with a DA and a police department working together, there may be justice for JonBenet. You can find everything you will ever need to know about the case here: Jonbenet Ramsey Murder Case .
John and Patsy Ramsey
Boulder Police believe John and Patsy Ramsey killed their daughter Christmas night 1996. In a fit of rage, Patsy Ramsey who had just returned from a party, grabbed her daughter and smashed her head against the bath tub. The child had wet her bed. But she was killed instantly. Throughout the night Patsy and her husband John created an elaborate scenario right out of the movies of how a group of Arabs had come into their home , left a ransom note, strangled and raped their daughter and left her body in the basement.
As soon as the first cop and detective arrived on the scene, they saw through the story. By nightfall the Ramseys were on their private jet to Atlanta. Surrounded by a team of lawyers and PR people they went into hiding and on CNN to proclaim their innocence. They created a media frenzy the like of which Boulder nor America had ever seen. There was no way these rich freak were going to be charged with their daughters murder. First of all it would upset their social setting. Secondly it would ruin their image as a family of beauty queen socialites. Murder does not have a place there.
Burke Ramsey age 27 and his girlfriend.. ( striking resemblance to Jonbenet)
Burke Ramsey who was 9 years old at the time was whisked away. He has never been heard from since. Police believe he witnessed the murder and was told by Patsy and John that if he planned on living he better shut up for the rest of his life. Then district attorney Alex Hunter believe that to this day. The hope is now that Burke Ramsey has come of age (27) he will come forward and tell what he knows.
That’s not likely. But current Boulder DA Stan Garnet could arrest John Ramsey for the murder of is daughter and he could arrest Burke Ramsey too. That is not completely out of the question, but there is this legal issue ” beyond reasonable doubt”
Garnet gave the case back to Boulder Police department who reopened it. It is not a cold case.
One celebrated Boulder criminal defense attorney Skip Wollrab told us now that Burke Ramsey is of age”he could be subpoenaed to appear before a Grand jury to tell about what he knew , saw and heard the night of the murder. Just the facts. Some of it might be privileged” but this would give Burke a chance to tell his story. Attorney Wollrab told Boulder Channel 1 the “DA has got to be able to prove his case to a jury of 12 unanimously beyond a reasonable doubt. Knowing they did it is one thing , proving they did it is something else” he said.
There was also some level of semen found in Jonbenets body and police have not revealed whether they think it is Burkes. At one point Burke Ramsey was himself a suspect and police theorized that he might have killed his sister out of Jealousy.
The question is will the DA move this case forward this Christmas.
