BOULDER, Colo. – Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who they say tried to lure a young boy into his vehicle this past Wednesday in the City of Boulder.
The attempted luring happened at approximately 3 p.m. as a 10-year-old boy was walking home from school, police said.
The man reportedly contacted the boy near the intersection of 15th St. and Orchard Ave. and, according to police, asked the boy if he needed a ride before he asked the child to get into his vehicle.
Police said the boy ran home and immediately told a parent what had happened, and police were called to take a report of the incident.
The suspect is described as a middle-aged white man with scruffy, facial hair. Police said that at the time of the attempted luring, he was wearing a green hat. The vehicle he was driving is described as an older model red van that was dirty and in poor condition.
An official with Boulder police say they have increased patrols in the area.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call Detective Jeremy Frenzen at (303) 441-1890. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous can call 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(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.
