Posts tagged Crime Stoppers
More credit card thefts
Feb 29th
Police in Boulder are looking for one male and two female suspects who investigators believe are involved in a wallet theft that took place in Whole Foods Market, located at 2905 Pearl St., on Feb. 9.
A female victim was shopping in the store at 10:30 a.m. and left her purse unattended in her cart while she shopped. She realized her wallet was missing from her purse when she tried to check out and pay for her items around 11:25 a.m.
The victim began calling her credit card companies to cancel her cards, but they had already been used for transactions at various stores in Boulder. Thousands of dollars worth of mostly computer items and gift cards were charged to the credit cards before the victim could cancel them.
Here are descriptions of the suspects:
Female #1:
- Hispanic
- 5’5” to 5’6” tall
- 130 pounds
- Long black, waist-level hair
- Dark brown eyes
- Wearing black clothes and high-heeled black boots
- Described by clerk as “stylish”
Female #2:
- Hispanic
- Approximately 40 years old
- 5’3” to 5’4” tall
- 140 pounds
- Black hair
- Light brown eyes
- Wearing a tan beanie-style cap, a tan puffy jacket & blue jeans
Male:
- Hispanic
- Wearing a brown and black leather jacket
- No further information is available, but photo is attached
The case number is 12-1836.
The Boulder Police Department would like to offer some tips for safe shopping:
- Keep your purse in your hands or on your shoulder; never leave it unattended because criminals know your attention will be divided while shopping.
- Keep your cell phone in your pocket.
- Pre-program phone numbers for your banks and all your credit card companies into your phone.
- Alert store security AND call law enforcement immediately if you discover you have been a victim of a theft.
- Call each financial institution immediately after becoming aware of the theft. Criminals know they have a small window of opportunity to use your credit cards before they are flagged as stolen.
- Authorize financial institutions to relase any illegal transaction details to law enforcement for the investigation.
- Don’t keep your Social Security card or any password information in your wallet.
Police are asking the public for help in identifying the suspect in the attached photo. The lead investigator in this case is Detective Scott Morris, and he can be reached 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 atwww.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 police looking for “Susan”
Feb 29th
Thief uses stolen credit card to purchase liquor; police looking for suspect
Police in Boulder are looking for a female suspect in connection with the theft of a purse and credit cards on Jan. 16. The theft took place at the Walrus, which is located at 1911 11th St.
A female victim told investigators that she was playing pool with friends when an unknown woman began to engage the group in conversation in an attempt to befriend them. The suspect told the group that her name was “Susan.”
“Susan” spent time playing pool with the victim and her friends during the course of the evening. The victim realized her purse was gone when she was leaving the bar; she said she had left it unattended on one of the tables for a short period of time. “Susan” was also gone.
Several credit cards were in the purse, and the suspect attempted to use them at a number of stores. The suspect was able to purchase liquor at North Boulder Liquors with one of the cards, but other attempted transactions at other stores failed.
Attached is a photo of the suspect, taken from surveillance cameras at North Boulder Liquors. Boulder police are asking for public help in identifying her.
The case number is 12-732.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Colleen Wilcox at 303-441-4483. 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’s Elevations Credit Union robbed
Feb 25th
Boulder police are working with the FBI on a robbery that took place at Elevations Credit Union, located at 611 S. Broadway that took place at 11:30 a.m. today.
Witnesses say that the suspect walked into the credit union, approached a teller and demanded money. The teller complied with the suspect’s demand. No weapon was displayed, and no one was injured.
The suspect fled the bank on foot. Police believe he may have used a getaway car that was headed eastbound on US 36 toward Denver, traveling at high rates of speed. A vehicle description isn’t available. Anyone who may have been traveling on US 36 between 11:30 a.m. and 11:50 a.m., and who may have seen a vehicle traveling at excessive speeds or driving aggressively is asked to contact the Boulder Police Department.
The suspect is described as:
- A white male
- 5’6” to 5’8” tall
- 25 to 30 years old
- Clean shaven
- Wearing a gold University of Colorado sweatshirt.
- Wearing a black jacket over the sweatshirt. The black jacket was made of two different fabrics, and had shiny sleeves. There is an unknown, two-line logo on the back of the jacket
- Wearing aviator-style sunglasses
- Wearing a black baseball cap
Photos of the suspect, taken from the credit union’s security cameras, are attached.
Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call the Boulder Police Department’s Tip Line, at 303-441-1974. Those who have information but who 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.