The University of Colorado at Boulder Police Department is releasing sketches of two possible suspects in connection with a third-degree assault that occurred near the Coors Events Center on the CU-Boulder campus on Saturday, Sept. 18.
A male and female walking in the area at approximately 2:30 a.m. were confronted by two male suspects, according to CU Police. Unprovoked by the victims, the suspects pulled the female victim's hair, pulling her to the ground. The male victim tried to defend the female and was assaulted. The male victim sustained a broken tooth and abrasions to his face.
The first suspect is described as a white male, 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall, broad build, 20-21 years old, brown or dark-colored hair, darker color eyes, short hair and pale complexion, according to CU Police. At the time of the attack, the suspect was described as wearing a dark T-shirt, light-colored khaki shorts and dark shoes.
The second suspect is described as a white male, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, 155 to 160 pounds, 18-20 years old, with longer shoulder-length blond to reddish hair, according to CU Police. At the time of the assault, the suspect was described as wearing a purple or blue T-shirt with a logo on the back, dark pants or long shorts (below the knee), and dark shoes or sneakers.
The case remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call CU Police at 303-492-8168. Those with information who wish to remain anonymous should contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776.
Tips also can be submitted via the Crime Stoppers website at . Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect or suspects may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.
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CU investigators worked with the Boulder Police Department to create these composite sketches of the two suspects.