Big black Perv tries to abduct three little boys coming home from school on Mapleton hill: Boulder Police investigate
May 24th
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Boulder Police investigate attempted child abduction
On Monday, May 23, at approximately 3:10 p.m., as three elementary school aged boys were getting off their school bus in the area of 9thStreet and Mapleton Avenue, they were approached by a suspicious black male. The male began walking behind them and attempted to engage the boys in conversation. The boys ignored the male and continued walking southbound on 9th Street. The male persisted in engaging the boys in conversation and tried to entice them to go with him to Denver by asking them to have a cheeseburger with him. At one point, the male grabbed one of the boys by his arm. The boy was able to struggle free and the boys ran to 9th and Pearl streets. They looked back and noticed the male had entered a green Jeep with a brown top. The Jeep is possibly a Wrangler.
None of the boys was hurt during this incident.
The suspect is described as a black male with shoulder-length dreadlocks. He was wearing a yellow/blue/gray striped shirt, black pants and dirty, black shoes. The male spoke with some type of accent.
Boulder police have notified the Boulder Valley School District officials and security. In addition, the police will be providing extra patrols at the schools and the surrounding areas.
Investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect and/or his vehicle.
The report number for this incident is 11-6376.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Detective Ruth Christopher of the Boulder Police Department at 303.441.1850.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 via 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.
Contact: Commander Kim Stewart, Boulder Police, 303-441-3368
Swiss Chalet Timepieces – Tour Divide Launch Party for Jake Kirkpatrick
May 24th
Boulders Swiss Chalet Timepieces hosted a bon voyage party and silent auction in support of Jake Kirkpatrick on Jun 2 as he prepared to embark on the Tour Divide, an epic 2,745-mile ride down the spine of the Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico that has been called the world’s toughest mountain bike race. Jake talks about his North America’s toughest mountain bike race aboard his award-winning Black Sheep bike with Gates Carbon Drive, navigating with the aid of a Tissot T Touch Expert. Kirkpatrick, a Boulder, Colo., professional single speed mountain bike racer will attempt to win this grueling race on his custom Black Sheep Bike equipped with the low-maintenance Gates Carbon Drive belt-drive system. He will use a T Touch Expert provided by Tissot and Swiss Chalet to aid in navigation, severe weather detection and early morning wake-ups.
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Figure Skating workshop at CU Dance Boulder
May 23rd
COME ONE; COME ALL!!!
ages 3 & up
The fun class introduces new students to basic ice skating posture & terminology, rotation principles, & jump/
spin technique through various exercises common to skating & dance instruction. Students will have a safe &
fun experience of skating before ever putting on skates, making for a safer & easier transition to the ice. Not to
mention with a higher rate of skill acquisition! It’s free for students of our summer session. Session registration
available on-site before & after class, or on the web:
The classes are taught by C3 director Cliff Patterson, recent CU Boulder alum. Cliff has been on the ice since 1985, dancing since
1992, and has been working as a pro in the field since 1997. He came to Boulder in 2007 to finish his dance degree. We are
proud to bring his experience and whole person approach to the Boulder community. Our goals for the skating program include
building a year-round program in Boulder, increasing accessibility to the already fantastic CU ice rink, which will be replaced
within the next couple years, & performance collaborations with nearby programs,. We would like to install theatre lights in the
new facility. Come learn to skate with us; we hope to add to the arts and sports culture thriving in Boulder.
Catalystic Cadence Collective, Inc (or C3) is the Ice & Dance Theatre company
based in Boulder.
We are the only Ice Theatre company in Colorado. We are
launching our public access instruction program with classes this summer at
CU Boulder Ice Arena and the We’re House Performing Arts Center in Boulder.
We are nationally sanctioned by US Figure Skating and offer learn to skate,
figure skating, and dance classes to all ages and abilities. Our instructional
program offers recreational, special needs, & competitive tracks, with
opportunity to compete on the national circuit.
CU Boulder Ice Arena
WHAT: C3 Intro to Figure Skating
Workshop at CU Dance
WHERE: CU Boulder Department of
Theatre & Dance; University
Theatre W150
WHEN: May 18-28, 2011 (adults on
Weds & youth on Sat)
COST: FREE (because you will want
to register for learn to skate!
FOR MORE INFO — Cliff @ 720.447.0395
or catalystic.cadence@gmail.com
