Safety Alert

CU Safety Alert: Sexual Assault at Williams Village North

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:58:32 +0000

CU Safety Alert: Sexual Assault at Williams Village North Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 08/18/2022 - 02:58

To the CU Boulder community:

This message is sent in the interest of public safety and in compliance with federal law requiring timely warning notification of crimes committed on or near campus.

CU Boulder Police (CUPD) is investigating a report of a sexual assault at Williams Village North. The incident occurred at approximately 10 PM, Wed. Aug. 17, 2022.

Police say the suspect knocked on the victim’s door, grabbed the victim by the neck and sexually assaulted her at her residence.

The suspect is described as a white male, college-aged, approximately 6”-6’1” tall, with dirty blonde hair, wearing a white or gray shirt and sweatpants.

The female victim is a CU Boulder student.

Police advise students to use caution when opening doors, first verbally confirming identity before allowing anyone into residence hall rooms.

View a map of the location of this incident.

CUPD is investigating. Anyone with information regarding this crime or the suspect’s location is encouraged to contact CUPD at (303) 492-6666. If you wish to share information anon/ymously, information on contacting Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers by phone or email is available at www.colorado.edu/police/records-reports/anonymous-reporting . Please reference case number 2022-1140.

If additional information becomes available regarding this incident, it will be added to the CUPD Safety Alert webpage.

Campus Safety Information

This message is being sent pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Act”), a federal law that requires disclosure of major crime and policy information. For more information on the Clery Act and CU Boulder’s policies, please see www.colorado.edu/clery.

Help fight crime by reporting suspicious persons or activity to CUPD immediately. Please note that race, ethnicity, gender, and/or religious affiliations are not considered the basis for suspicion; only behaviors are considered suspicious.

If you have experienced a traumatic incident, you have options for services and assistance. For free and confidential support please contact CU Boulder’s Office of Victim Assistance (OVA), 303-492-8855. OVA is a resource for those impacted by trauma as well as for those supporting impacted people.

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Safety Alert: Motor Vehicle Theft and Robbery

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:25:48 +0000

Safety Alert: Motor Vehicle Theft and Robbery Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 03/18/2022 - 12:25

To the CU Boulder community:

This message is sent in the interest of public safety and in compliance with federal law requiring timely warning notification of crimes committed on or near campus.

CU Boulder Police (CUPD) is investigating a report of an aggravated motor vehicle theft and robbery on campus this morning.

At approximately 9:30 this morning, Friday March 18, CUPD was notified of a report of an unidentified male who approached the reporting party in Parking Lot 310 near the Cheyenne-Arapaho residence hall and Wardenburg Health Center. The suspect was carrying a black bag or backpack. He demanded that the reporting party give him his keys and personal belongings. The suspect then stole the reporting party’s vehicle and was last seen driving northbound on Broadway. Regional police agencies have been notified of the suspect and vehicle description. The reporting party said the suspect had his hand in the black bag through the entirety of the interaction leading the reporting party to believe the suspect was armed.

The suspect is described as a Black male with dreadlocks, wearing black pants and a white/beige puffer coat.

Police are looking for a 2021 Toyota 4-Runner TRD off-road vehicle with black rims and a gold border around the rear license plate; Texas plate PPP3282.

CUPD is investigating. Anyone with information regarding this crime or the suspect’s location is encouraged to contact CUPD at (303) 492-6666. If you wish to share information anonymously, information on contacting Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers by phone or email is available at www.colorado.edu/police/records-reports/anonymous-reporting. Reference CUPD case # 2022-0480.

If additional information becomes available regarding this incident, it will be added to the CUPD Safety Alert webpage.

Campus Safety Information

CU Boulder Police (CUPD) is investigating a report of an aggravated motor vehicle theft and robbery on campus this morning.

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Safety Alert: Car Theft Reported at Williams Village

Anonymous — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 05:13:25 +0000

Safety Alert: Car Theft Reported at Williams Village Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 12/10/2021 - 22:13

CUPD is investigating a vehicle theft and an attempted vehicle theft at Williams Village. Police received a report of a white 2016 Hyundai Tucson stolen from lot 622 at Williams Village at approximately 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, followed by a report of an attempted theft of a white Kia Forte in the same lot at approximately 8:45 p.m. Dec. 10. Police believe the incidents are connected. No one was injured and police do not believe there is a threat to life or safety. Police do not have a suspect description at this time.

View a map of the location of this incident.

Anyone with information regarding this crime or the suspect’s location is encouraged to contact CUPD at (303) 492-6666, reference case numbers 2021-2460 and 2467. If you wish to share information anonymously, information on contacting Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers by phone or email is available at www.colorado.edu/police/records-reports/anonymous-reporting.

If additional information becomes available regarding this incident, it will be added to the CUPD Safety Alert webpage.

Police recommend taking anything of value with you when parking your vehicle. If you plan to park your vehicle for an extended period of time, make a plan to check on the status of your vehicle.

Campus Safety Information

CUPD is investigating a vehicle theft and an attempted vehicle theft at Williams Village.

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Safety Alert: burglary inside CU Boulder Rec Center

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 02:37:18 +0000

Safety Alert: burglary inside CU Boulder Rec Center Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 03/31/2021 - 20:37

To the CU Boulder community:

On March 31, 2021, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the CU Boulder Police Department (CUPD) was notified of burglary inside the CU Boulder Rec Center, 1855 Pleasant Street. The suspect entered the facility by providing false information to staff and then stole or ransacked multiple backpacks from hallway cubbies and took credit cards and cash from the backpacks. One of the credit cards was used to purchase more than $400 in Visa gift cards at a local convenience store. The suspect is believed to be involved in a similar case at the Rec Center on March 29, 2021, that was reported through our online system.

The suspect was perceived to be:

White male
6’2”-6’4”
250-280 pounds
Short hair, possibly gray or light-colored
Tattoo on right calf
Wearing blue shorts and a Reebok sweatshirt
Had a cane on March 29, but not on March 31
Green and white buff
Tan ballcap

CUPD is investigating these incidents. Anyone with information regarding this crime or the suspect’s location is encouraged to contact CUPD at (303) 492-6666. If you wish to share information anonymously, information on contacting Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers by phone or email is available at www.colorado.edu/police/records-reports/anonymous-reporting.

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Safety Alert: Possible burglary in Newton Court apartments

Anonymous — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 13:13:37 +0000

Safety Alert: Possible burglary in Newton Court apartments Anonymous (not verified) Sun, 02/14/2021 - 06:13

To the CU Boulder Community:

On Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, at approximately 3 a.m., the CU Boulder Police Department (CUPD) was notified of a possible burglary in the Newton Court apartments. The victims reported that someone entered their apartment between 1:30 and 3 a.m. through an unlocked sliding patio door. One person was in the apartment when the burglary occurred, but did not have contact with the suspect and was not aware of the incident until later. During the course of the investigation, officers discovered that this was the second time that someone had entered this apartment and taken items. A previous burglary occurred on Jan. 8, 2021. That incident had not been previously reported.

Several identification items were taken this morning, including a passport, student visa, clothes, shoes, and a wallet with a driver’s license and debit and credit cards. A large hiking backpack was also taken. The suspect appears to have left behind some of their own clothing items. Officers followed bike tracks in the snow leading away from the apartment until they led to a plowed parking lot and the trail ended.

CUPD is currently investigating the incident. There is no physical description of the suspect. Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact CUPD at (303) 492-6666. If you wish to share information anonymously, information on contacting Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers is available at www.nococrimestoppers.com.

Please note that race, ethnicity, gender, and/or religious affiliations are NOT considered the basis for suspicion; only behaviors are considered suspicious.

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Safety Alert: Possible stabbing in the area of Andrews Arboretum

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:07:29 +0000

Safety Alert: Possible stabbing in the area of Andrews Arboretum Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 01/21/2021 - 15:07

To the CU Boulder Community:

On Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at approximately 1:45 p.m., the CU Boulder Police Department (CUPD) was notified of a possible stabbing that the Boulder Police Department (BPD) was investigating in the area of the Andrews Arboretum just south of Broadway and Marine Street. The victim reported that the incident took place in the wooded area along the bike path that traverses down the hill from Main Campus. At this time, BPD is still gathering suspect information.

The Boulder Police Department is currently investigating the incident. Please avoid the area. Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact BPD at (303) 441-3333. If you wish to share information anonymously, information on contacting Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers is available at www.nococrimestoppers.com. If you are concerned about a loved one, please reach out to them directly.

Please note that race, ethnicity, gender, and/or religious affiliations are NOT considered the basis for suspicion; only behaviors are considered suspicious.

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SAFETY ALERT: Armed robbery near Bear Creek Apartments

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:22:11 +0000

SAFETY ALERT: Armed robbery near Bear Creek Apartments Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 11/18/2020 - 12:22

On Wednesday, Nov. 18, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the CU Boulder Police Department (CUPD) was notified of a possible armed robbery. The incident took place in front of the Bear Creek Apartments, 3275 Apache Rd. The victim reported that they were meeting someone who was purchasing their video game system when the suspects showed a gun and took the gaming system.

The campus map showing the general area where the incident took place

The suspects were perceived as:

Suspect 1: Hispanic male with short, black hair, wearing a gray sweatshirt and blue jeans

Suspect 2: Black male, wearing a hooded sweatshirt with the hood over his head, a black mask and a black puffy winter coat.

The suspects are believed to have gotten into a car and left the scene. The car was described as a gold or tan, 4-door, 1980s model sedan with damage to the front bumper.

CUPD is currently investigating the incident. Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact CUPD at (303) 492-6666. If you wish to share information anonymously, information on contacting Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers is available at www.colorado.edu/police/records-reports/anonymous-reporting.

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SAFETY ALERT: Attempted aggravated assault with a vehicle

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 17:21:52 +0000

SAFETY ALERT: Attempted aggravated assault with a vehicle Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 11/10/2020 - 10:21

On Nov. 10, 2020, at approximately 7:15 a.m., the CU Boulder Police Department (CUPD) was notified of a possible aggravated assault with a vehicle. The incident occurred in the parking lot at 1350 20th St. in the area of the Marine Court Apartments. The victim reported seeing the suspect squatting near the victim’s vehicle going to the bathroom. The victim and the suspect got into a verbal altercation. The suspect then entered a pickup truck and the victim backed up onto the sidewalk to give the truck room to leave. The suspect then backed the vehicle up onto the sidewalk toward the victim. The victim believed the suspect was trying to hit him with his vehicle.

The suspect was perceived to be:

a white male in his late 20s
5’9” to 5’11” tall, medium build
Brown hair and brown eyes
Clean shaven with possible acne scars on his face
Wearing a blue jacket with brown pants.

The vehicle was later located in the King Soopers parking lot at 1650 30th St., but the suspect was not located during a search of the area. The vehicle has Texas plates.

CUPD continues to investigate the incident. Anyone with information regarding this crime or the suspect’s location is encouraged to contact CUPD at (303) 492-6666. If you wish to share information anonymously, information on contacting Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers is available at www.colorado.edu/police/records-reports/anonymous-reporting.

Screenshot of the back of the suspect and his truck as he is getting in the driver's seat.

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Safety Alert: CUPD investigating attempted robbery

Anonymous — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 06:56:40 +0000

Safety Alert: CUPD investigating attempted robbery Anonymous (not verified) Sun, 10/11/2020 - 00:56

On Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, the CU Boulder Police Department (CUPD) was notified of a possible attempted robbery.

The alleged crime occurred just before 11 p.m. outside of Bear Creek Apartments #2, 3355 Apache Road, on the CU Boulder campus. The victim reported that they were sitting outside of the building near the bicycle path on the southeast corner of the property when the suspect rode up on a bicycle, pulled a black bandana down from his face and demanded their money. The victim was fearful for their safety and quickly left the area. The victim saw the suspect ride away northbound toward Baseline Road.

No one was injured and nothing was given to the suspect.

The suspect was perceived as:

White male in his late 20s
5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall
Approximately 145-150 pounds
Stubble on his face
Wearing a brown or red hooded sweatshirt

If you have experienced an attempted robbery, you have options for services and assistance. For free and confidential support please contact CU Boulder’s Office of Victim Assistance (OVA), 303-492-8855. OVA is a resource for those impacted by robbery as well as for those supporting impacted people.

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Safety Alert: CUPD investigating possible aggravated assault

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 08:34:56 +0000

Safety Alert: CUPD investigating possible aggravated assault Anonymous (not verified) Sun, 09/06/2020 - 02:34

To the CU Boulder Community:

On Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at approximately 11:20 p.m., the CU Boulder Police Department (“CUPD”) was notified of a possible attempted aggravated assault.

Six high school-aged males were hanging out in parking lot 306 on the CU Boulder campus. The males were in two different large pickup trucks. Two college-aged people, a male and a female, were walking through the parking lot when they started to verbally engage the high school students. The verbal altercation escalated and the college-aged male displayed a knife with a blade that was approximately 3 inches long. The male threatened the entire group and held one of the high school students up against one of the trucks. A small crowd started to gather and the two college-aged people left, heading south on Broadway and then east on Baseline Road. The high school-aged males followed the two, but lost sight of them near 27th Way and Baseline Road.

The suspect is described as:

Light-skinned, black male, 18- to 22-years-old
Medium to long black hair
Wearing a black and white plaid, flannel shirt, black shorts and white shoes
Thin build, about 5 feet 10 inches tall
He had a longboard skateboard

For free and confidential support please contact CU Boulder’s Office of Victim Assistance (OVA), 303-492-8855. OVA is a resource for those impacted as well as for those supporting impacted people.

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