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.
Suspect in a hit-and-run accident sought
Dec 24th
Boulder police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who collided with a pedestrian in the intersection of Baseline and Broadway. The accident occurred on Dec. 19, 2013 around 2:03 a.m. Police need the public’s help to identify the driver.
The victim is a 23-year-old male who told police that he was crossing eastbound in the south crosswalk of Baseline, at Broadway, when he was struck by an unknown vehicle. The driver of the vehicle didn’t stop, and the victim crawled to the safety of the sidewalk when he realized he was lying in the street.
Two passers-by saw the victim on the sidewalk. They stopped to help him and contacted police. They did not witness the accident.
The victim was treated at the scene by Boulder Fire-Rescue crews, and then transported to the hospital for treatment. The victim’s leg was broken.
The case number is 13-16761.
Police are asking the public for help in identifying the vehicle and driver responsible for this accident. Anyone who has any information, or who may have been in the area of Broadway and Baseline at the time of the accident is asked to contact Boulder Police 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.
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Quiznos robbed last week
Dec 24th
The suspect then grabbed a small amount of money from the counter and fled the building. The clerk did not see a gun and no one was injured. The suspect wore a white towel to cover his face. The clerk believes the man had brown eyes with long, black eyebrows.
The suspect is described as:
· Hispanic or Indian
· Between 5’9” and 6’0” tall
· “Tall and skinny”
· Tan or khaki-colored shorts ·
- Gray hoodie
- · Brown, flat shoes with no socks ·
- Dark blue or black knit hat ·
- Dark blue or black light jacket ·
- Black gloves with three white, circle or diamond-shaped patterns on the knuckle areaThe case number is 13-16740.
Police are asking the public to look at the attached surveillance photos and to contact detectives if they recognize the suspect. Detective Kurt Foster may be reached at 303-441-4329. 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. — CITY–
Subway on Folsom and Arapahoe was robbed
Dec 24th
Boulder police are investigating an aggravated robbery at the Subway restaurant, located at 2359 Arapahoe Ave., which occurred on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013 at 2:27 p.m.
A female clerk told police she was counting cash behind the register when a male walked into the store and up to the counter, and then demanded the cash. The suspect lifted up his shirt and showed what the clerk described as a “bulge,” and she handed over the cash. The clerk thought the bulge may have been a weapon, although she did not see a weapon. No one was injured.
The suspect was wearing a white cloth which covered his face. He fled on foot after the robbery, heading eastbound from the store. The suspect is described as:
· White male
· 5’6” – 5’7” tall
· Between 20-and-30 years old
· Wearing blue jeans and a white and blue striped hooded sweatshirt, with a hunting-type cap with ear flaps
· Eye color is possibly blue or green
The case number is 13-16846.
Surveillance video from the store is attached. Police are trying to identify the suspect and ask that anyone with information about the robbery or the suspect contact Detective Kurt Foster at 303-441-4329. 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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