Knife-Point Carjacking In Denver: Police Seek Suspect

DENVER, CO – Denver police are asking for the public's assistance to identify a man wanted in connection with an alleged multi-hour carjacking.

Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is offering $2,000 for information leading to the unknown man who allegedly held a driver at knifepoint starting around 1 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, when the unknown kidnapper entered the victim's vehicle at 1300 West Colfax Avenue. Police did not say whether the driver was part of a ride-sharing service.

According to police, the man, who was also reportedly armed with a metal bar and a gun, allegedly, "forced the victim to drive around at knife point" until about 6 a.m., when he exited the car at a Starbucks near West Colfax and North Lipan Street.

The man was described as a black male in his 40s, about 5'7" tall. He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie and sweatpants.

If you see this person, police advised, do NOT approach or contact the suspect. Instead call 911 immediately.

To collect reward, tipsters may call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-7867 - (720) 913-STOP. To be eligible for the award and to remain anonymous, tipsters must call the tip line. Crime Stoppers collects information on unsolved crimes or individuals wanted by the police. Callers can remain anonymous. The tip line is answered 24 hours a day - 7 days a week

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