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Boulder police are looking for 2 suspects in flat-billed caps
Jun 21st
Two suspects wanted in connection with attack on couple
A husband and wife walking together in downtown Boulder called 9-1-1 after two suspects attacked the husband, allegedly punching him in the face several times. The victim refused medical treatment, but was injured in the attack. The incident took place on Saturday, June 16, around 12:45 a.m. in the area of Broadway and Spruce Streets.
The victim told police that he and his wife were walking through the parking garage at 2028 11th St. when four males in an SUV approached them and made lewd comments toward his wife. The husband told the men in the SUV that he didn’t appreciate the remarks, and the couple continued walking through the garage and out to the street.
Suspect 1
While walking northbound on Broadway, two of the unknown males came up behind the couple and began punching the husband after calling him an obscenity. The wife was not hurt during the attack. She tried to help her husband but was pushed away because he was worried about her safety. The victim says he did not hit the suspects.
The two suspects ran away when the victim told them he was calling police. Officers canvassed the area but weren’t able to locate the men.
It’s believed the two men involved in the attack came from the SUV the couple first encountered in the parking garage. They think the vehicle is possibly a blue Jeep Liberty. The victims weren’t able to provide a license plate number. They did provide descriptions of the two suspects, and composite sketches are attached. (Suspects are wearing ball caps in sketches. Photo of similar ball cap is also attached).
Suspect 2
Both suspects are white males. One suspect is 6’4” tall, weighs about 260 pounds and has short brown hair. He wore an oversized yellow shirt and blue jeans.
The second suspect is approximately 5’10”, weighs between 195 to 210 pounds, and has brown hair. He wore baggy blue jeans and an oversized green T-shirt. Both of the suspects wore all-white baseball-style caps with flat brims.
The case number is 12-8022.
Police are asking anyone with information about this attack to contact Det. Heather Frey at 303-441-3369. 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.
Burglars make off with 50 grand worth of used electronics
Jun 18th
Three suspects wanted in connection with $50,000 business burglary
Three unknown suspects burglarized two side-by-side businesses over the weekend, leaving behind damaged walls and windows and making off with an estimated $50,000.00 in electronics. Stolen electronics include dozens of cell phones and wireless accessories, a flat-screen TV, computers, two iPads, cash, video games and video game consoles and accessories.
The burglaries took place on Saturday, June 16, around 1:45 a.m. at LA Nails (2708 28th St.) and Next 2 New Wireless (2710 28th St). A surveillance camera from a nearby business shows three suspects in the Next 2 New Wireless store. Police are looking for any information which could assist in identifying the suspects.
The case number is 12-8033.
Investigators believe the suspects initially entered the LA Nails salon through a rear bathroom window, and then knocked a hole into the wall which adjoins the salon to the Next 2 New Wireless store. The hole was big enough to allow a person to pass through it. It does not appear that any merchandise or money was taken from the LA Nails salon.
The owner of the wireless store estimates damage and theft to total at least $50,000.00.
Police are asking for help from the public, and encourage anyone with information to contact Det. Kristin Weisbach. Her direct number is 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.
More BoCo families to be eligible for help with child care
Jun 11th
Boulder County expanding access to quality child care assistance by raising qualifying income limits
Boulder County, Colo. – As increasing numbers of families in Boulder County struggle with economic challenges, the county is expanding access to quality child care assistance to help them re-establish their self-sufficiency.
Effective July 1, Boulder County will raise Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) income limits by over 25%. Previously, a family with income above 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) was ineligible for financial assistance for child care. Under the expanded eligibility guidelines, a Boulder County family can now have income up to 225% of the FPL and still qualify. As an example, for a family of three, this increases monthly income limits from $2,857 to $3,580. The expansion was requested by the Boulder County Department of Housing and Human Services (DHHS) and approved by county commissioners.
“Work supports are a crucial part of an economic recovery,” said Jennifer Eads, director of DHHS’ Self-Sufficiency and Community Support Division. “The more we can do to help parents find jobs or complete their education, the better their chances are for re-building a lasting foundation for their families.”
An important part of Boulder County DHHS’ mission is removing barriers to work for families struggling to sustain themselves. CCAP provides crucial supports for parents and caregivers who are looking for a job or who are employed but are unable to afford quality care for their children. Boulder County’s expansion of this program recognizes both the ongoing employment challenges and the high cost of living in the county.
Boulder County Commissioner Deb Gardner said she was happy to support the eligibility expansion. “This has been a difficult past few years for so many of our neighbors,” Gardner said. “If we are going to have a real and lasting recovery, we need to help people get back on their feet.”
Currently, parents and caregivers of nearly 1,000 children are receiving child care assistance through CCAP in Boulder County. Quality child care providers across Boulder County accept CCAP payments. The county currently receives about ten applications per month from families above 185% of the FPL. Of the seventeen Colorado counties now allowing incomes up to 225% of the FPL, Boulder County is the largest in terms of population.
Christina Ostrom, Boulder County’s Family and Resident Support Services Division Manager, oversees the CCAP program and the county’s partnership with Aspen Family Services, which administers the eligibility portion of the program. “I’m thrilled that Boulder County is able to increase the income limit for families struggling to pay child care costs,” she says. “Many families don’t realize they are eligible, and hopefully now they’ll call for a screening.”
The CCAP expansion will be funded through revenue generated by the Temporary Human Services Safety Net (TSN). The TSN (Ballot Initiative 1A) was approved by voters in November 2010, and is a five-year increase in property taxes that is designed to backfill cuts to state funding for human services in Boulder County.
CCAP Eligibility and other requirements are available at www.bouldercountychildcare.org or by calling Aspen Family Services at 303-604-1043, extension 2828.
