An armed robbery was reported to have occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. near the Boulder Creek Path north of the CU Rec Center (near lot 169).
A female victim reported that she was approached by a 19- or 20-year-old, tall, stocky, dark complected Hispanic male with a "buzz-cut" style haircut, who was riding a white bicycle. He was wearing a red t-shirt and black backpack. The male displayed a silver and/or gold handgun and demanded her purse. The female handed over the purse and was able escape without physical harm.
CU and City of Boulder Police continue to search the area for the suspect.
Anyone with information about this crime should contact detective Paul Davis at 303-492-8168 or the CU-Boulder Police Department at 303-492-6666. Those who have information but 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 via the Crime Stoppers website at . 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.