2018 news

Safety Alert Update: Burglaries, theft reported inside residence halls

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:15:53 +0000

Safety Alert Update: Burglaries, theft reported inside residence halls Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 10/18/2018 - 15:15

After reviewing additional surveillance video from recent residence hall burglaries, the CU Police Department has new information to add to yesterday’s message on thefts and other crimes in Aden, Brackett, Cockerell and Crosman residence halls.

Investigators have determined that women’s underwear was stolen from the laundry room of a residence hall.

As a reminder, the suspect is described as:

White male in his 20s
Brown hair and brown beard
Wearing glasses

He has been seen multiple times wearing a black baseball cap. Embedded in this email is a photograph of him leaving one of the halls.

If you see him, please do not try to stop him, but call 911. CUPD will be increasing patrols in the area.

Additionally, a woman reported that a man may have taken photos or video of a female student while in the shower. Investigators have not determined if that suspect is the same one in the embedded photos.

Anyone with information regarding these crimes 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 here.

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 the Clery webpage.

Sexual misconduct is not tolerated at CU Boulder. It can be both a crime and a violation of policy, see: University of Colorado Sexual Misconduct Policy, and CU Boulder’s Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance’s Process and Procedures.

CU Boulder reminds the community of the following information that could aid in the prevention of similar crimes:

Sexual activity without consent (including with acquaintances, friends, or partners) is sexual assault.
- Consent cannot be obtained through coercion or threats.
- Use of alcohol or drugs may impair the ability to determine whether sexual activity is consensual.
- Learn more about the University of Colorado’s Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Don’t ignore situations that seem problematic or indicators that someone is trying to take advantage of a person who is vulnerable. Learn effective ways to intervene as a bystander and skills for supporting friends.

If you are the victim of sexual assault, you have many options for reporting, services, and assistance. For more information visit this site. Retaliation for reporting is strictly prohibited. For free and confidential support please contact CU Boulder’s Office of Victim Assistance (OVA), 303-492-8855.

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Sexual assault reported on CU Boulder campus

Anonymous — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Sexual assault reported on CU Boulder campus Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 10/12/2018 - 00:00

On Thursday, Oct. 11, at approximately 11 p.m. the CU Boulder Police Department (“CUPD”) was notified of a possible sexual assault involving fondling. At approximately 10:15 p.m., a female driver for the CU Boulder NightRide service dropped off students on Kittredge Loop Drive in the area between Fiske Planetarium and Kittredge Central. An unknown male then got into the car without permission. The driver told the suspect to get out, but he refused. He prevented her from using her phone and threatened her if she called for help. He fondled the victim and tried to kiss her. The victim drove the suspect to the Shell gas station at 29th Street and Baseline Road where he got out and headed east by foot on Baseline. The suspect told the driver and a gas station attendant that his name is Ashton. He is described as:

30-year-old, white male
Dark colored full beard
Wearing a blue puffy coat and a multi-colored hat with a black bill

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 here.

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CUPD arrests suspect from Thursday NightRide trespassing case

Anonymous — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 06:00:00 +0000

CUPD arrests suspect from Thursday NightRide trespassing case Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 10/12/2018 - 00:00

On Thursday night, the University of Colorado Boulder sent an alert to the campus community about a report of a fondling and trespassing case that occurred inside a NightRide vehicle. Late Friday morning, the suspect in that case turned himself in at the lobby of the Boulder Police Department. CU Police officers responded and interviewed the suspect. The victim confirmed the suspect’s identity.

CU Police then arrested Ashten Johnson Talley, a 29-year-old man from Vail, Colorado, on the following charges: First-degree criminal trespass (a felony), physical harassment, computer crime for unlawfully accessing the victim’s smartphone and second-degree criminal tampering of the phone. Talley was booked into Boulder County Jail without incident.

Further investigation determined that Talley touched the victim. But, at this time, there is no evidence that the actions were sexual in nature and or met the legal definition of a sex crime.

According to witnesses, Talley was intoxicated at the time and also asked a student in her personal car if he could get a ride shortly before 10 p.m.

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CUPD arrests suspect in weekend burglary

Anonymous — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 06:00:00 +0000

CUPD arrests suspect in weekend burglary Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 09/07/2018 - 00:00

Earlier this week, CUPD arrested Christian Michael McGhee in connection with a burglary that took place in the early morning hours of Sept. 1 at the Newton Court apartments on campus.

This is one of the burglaries that the campus was notified about through a Safety Alert on Saturday. McGhee had been previously arrested for the theft of four iPads from the Etai Bakery inside the Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology building.

The investigation into the burglaries at the Newton Court and Marine Court apartments is ongoing. If you have any information about these incidents, please call CUPD at 303-492-6666.

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Safety Alert: Two burglaries reported overnight in CU Boulder campus housing

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 21:25:53 +0000

Safety Alert: Two burglaries reported overnight in CU Boulder campus housing Anonymous (not verified) Sat, 09/01/2018 - 15:25

On Sept. 1, 2018, CU Boulder Police was notified of two burglaries that occurred overnight. The first burglary was reported in the Marine Court Apartments at 1350 20th St. The residents were home around 2 a.m. when they heard a loud noise, believing that it came from outside. When they woke up, the residents discovered that a screen window had been forcefully removed from a window that had been left open. Several items were missing from the apartment, including a computer and a purse.

The second incident took place at the Newton Court Apartments at 1475 Folsom St. Sometime overnight, someone cut the screen on a sliding patio door that had been left open. When the resident woke up this morning, they discovered the damaged screen door and that a computer and some bikes had been stolen. Both apartments were ground-level.

We do not have any suspect information at this time. CUPD is currently investigating these incidents. Anyone with information regarding these crimes 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 here.

Law enforcement officials encourage all residents to lock windows and doors. A screen on a window or a door, even if locked, cannot stop an intruder.

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Safety Alert: Unlawful sexual contact reported at Farrand Field concert

Anonymous — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Safety Alert: Unlawful sexual contact reported at Farrand Field concert Anonymous (not verified) Sat, 08/25/2018 - 00:00

On Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at approximately 10:35 p.m., the CU Boulder Police Department (“CUPD”) was notified of a report of an unlawful sexual contact that occurred at the Welcomefest concert on Business Field. The victim indicated that a man approached her from behind, grabbed her by the waist and pulled her into his pelvic region. The suspect also allegedly reached up her shirt and grabbed her breast before she was able to get away.

The suspect is described as:

Tall male, approximately 6’ 2”
Unknown skin or hair color
Muscular
Not wearing a shirt

CUPD is currently investigating the incident. It is possible that there may have been other victims of similar crimes. If someone touched you inappropriately at the concert, please contact CUPD to report that 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.

Sexual assault is not tolerated at CU Boulder. It can be both a crime and a violation of policy, see: University of Colorado Sexual Misconduct Policy, and CU Boulder’s Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance’s Process and Procedures.

CU Boulder reminds the community of the following information that could aid in the prevention of similar crimes:

Sexual activity without consent (including with acquaintances, friends, or partners) is sexual assault.
- Consent cannot be obtained through coercion or threats.
- Use of alcohol or drugs may impair the ability to determine whether sexual activity is consensual.
- Learn more about the University of Colorado’s Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Don’t ignore situations that seem problematic or indicators that someone is trying to take advantage of a person who is vulnerable. Learn effective ways to intervene as a bystander and skills for supporting friends.

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Timely Warning issued for assault adjacent to CU Boulder campus

Anonymous — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Timely Warning issued for assault adjacent to CU Boulder campus Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 08/23/2018 - 00:00

On Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at approximately 11 p.m., the CU Boulder Police Department (“CUPD”) was notified of a robbery and assault that occurred adjacent to campus. The suspect had set up a laptop, turntable and speakers to play music in the pedestrian underpass leading to University Hill – located at Broadway and College Avenue. The victim, who does not appear to have affiliation with CU, reported that he had approached the suspect to ask him to turn down the music. The suspect punched the victim in the face and left with the victim’s backpack. The victim is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

CUPD has not been able to obtain reliable suspect descriptions at this time. CUPD is currently investigating the incident. Anyone with information regarding this crime, especially anyone who was in the area at this time, 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 here.

UPDATE – Aug. 23, 2018

CUPD is conducting an investigation into the alleged events of Wednesday night that spurred the dissemination of a Clery Act crime alert. During review of video footage in the area, investigators determined that a fight did occur but a robbery did not.

The investigation found that a man was playing music near the entrance to the pedestrian underpass at Broadway near College Avenue when the second man approached. The second man tried to walk away with the first man’s rolling suitcase. The first man tried to stop him and a fight ensued. The first man then packed up his equipment and left the area.

During the fight, the second man dropped his phone. After he left the area, an unknown third person saw the phone on the ground by itself, grabbed it and walked away. Police have interviewed the second man, who sustained injuries from the incident.

CUPD would like to speak with the first man involved to learn further information. Video footage and witness accounts show him as a 19-21 years old black male who was wearing a black shirt and pants with a gray vest. He also wore a black baseball cap with a red or orange bill.

Anyone who knows the man or witnessed this incident is asked to call CUPD Investigations at 303-492-2408.

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Public's help sought in campus theft

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Public's help sought in campus theft Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 08/20/2018 - 00:00

CU Boulder Police are asking for the public's help in identifying this person. We would like to speak with him about four stolen iPads from Etai's Bakery inside the Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building on the CU Boulder campus. If you know who this person is or any information about this theft, please call Detective Pacheco at (303) 492-2039.

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CUPD responds to burglary in progress

Anonymous — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 06:00:00 +0000

CUPD responds to burglary in progress Anonymous (not verified) Sat, 08/11/2018 - 00:00

Around 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, CU Boulder Police officers responded to Sewall Hall on the report of a burglary. When officers arrived, they found a man, matching the description of the suspect sitting outside of the building. This person, Ryan Alfred Johnson (DOB 12/14/1978), is alleged to have broken into the building, set a small fire, and caused damage to a fire sprinkler head.

While speaking with him, Johnson started to walk away from officers. He did not comply with officer's directions to remain at the scene and resisted officers when they attempted to detain him. At one point, one of the officers used their conducted electrical device (commonly known as a TASER) to prevent injury to themselves and control the suspect.

A short time later, Johnson then began to have an unknown medical issue. He was transported to Boulder Community Hospital by American Medical Response (AMR). Drugs and alcohol are thought to have been involved. Johnson was arrested after being released from the hospital and booked into the Boulder County Jail.

Damage to Sewall Hall is estimated to be around $20,000. The damage did not involve any of the student living areas.

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