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Safety Advisory 2012-02: Boulder police investigating University Hill attack
TO: CU-Boulder students, faculty and staff
FROM: University of Colorado Boulder Police Department
SENDER: Ryan Huff, UCPD Communications Manager
DATE: January 22, 2012
SUBJECT: Boulder police investigating University Hill attack
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The University of Colorado Police Department would like to share the following
Boulder Police Department news release with the campus community:
Unknown assailant attacks female victim walking alone in early morning hours
Police in Boulder are looking for a black male in connection with an assault
that occurred in the 1100 block of University Avenue. The incident occurred
just after midnight on Sunday, Jan. 22, when a 20-year-old woman was walking
alone and told police she was grabbed from behind by an unknown male.
She and the suspect struggled and during the struggle, she suffered minor
scratches on her forearm from a knife the suspect was allegedly holding. The
woman told police she fought back, injured her attacker and was able to run
away. She then called a friend, who contacted police.
Police searched the area for the suspect, but were not able to locate him.
The suspect is described as:
- A black male
- Approximately 24 years old
- 5'11" - 6' tall
- 200 lbs.
- Short hair
- Dark-colored zip-up sweatshirt or jacket; no markings
The case number is 12-1013.
At this time, police do not know the motive of the attack. The suspect did not
attempt to sexually assault the victim or attempt to rob her.
Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspect.
Anonymous tips may be left on 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--http://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.