Armed Carjacker Still At Large; Police Issue Suspect Sketch

BOULDER, CO -- Boulder police continue their search for the man responsible for multiple armed carjackings on the evening of Friday, Dec. 21. They have now released a composite sketch of the man who reportedly carjacked two separate vehicles and rammed the car of an undercover police officer who tried to intervene. According to the City of Boulder police, the man was armed with a handgun.

Police have increased patrols in the area of the 2500 block of Bluff Street, where the suspect was last seen.

Shortly before 8 p.m. Friday night, an officer who was working undercover witnessed an armed carjacking on 28th Street just south of Glenwood Drive. When the officer attempted to intervene, the suspect rammed his vehicle with the stolen car. Officers pursued the suspect to 28th Street near Valmont Road where the suspect crashed before carjacking another person in the area, according to Friday evening's police report. The suspect then drove the 2500 block of Bluff Street, where he ditched the vehicle and took off on foot.

Anyone who may have additional information on this case should call the Detective Kara Wills at 303-441-3482. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tips may also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.

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