CUPD is responding to a reported armed robbery at the Norlin Quad during a National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) event. At approximately 8:56 p.m., an adult Scout member reported being robbed at knifepoint by a male suspect who demanded property. The suspect then fled on foot. No injuries were reported.
Police are searching for the suspect, who is described as a male between 5’6” and 5’9” tall wearing dark green scouting pants and a gray or tan activity shirt with a Scout logo on the left chest. The suspect was wearing glasses and had facial hair.
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CUPD is investigating and there is a heavy police presence in the area of the Norlin Quad. Anyone with information regarding this crime or the suspect’s location is encouraged to contact CUPD at (303) 492-6666 referencing case number 20241261. If you wish to share information anonymously, information on contacting Safe2Tell or Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers is available on the CUPD website: https://www.colorado.edu/police/records-reports/anonymous-reporting
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