The Community College of Aurora CentreTech Campus was placed on a secure status this Wednesday morning in response to an armed robbery incident, as reported by Denver 7. The police were on the hunt for a suspect accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint near the S Chambers Road and Alameda Avenue intersection.
Around 9:33 a.m., the college received the all-clear from authorities to safely resume classes at 11 a.m., after being on heightened alert. Despite lifting the secure status, it was unclear if the police could find the suspect. "Officers are looking for a man who allegedly robbed a woman at gunpoint," the Aurora Police Department stated, as detailed by KDVR. The suspect was last seen wearing all black with a black ski mask, according to the police description.
The college, located at 16000 East CentreTech Pkwy, is situated near various Aurora Public School offices, namely the ESC office and educational services centers. The campus' secure status served as a precautionary measure as the Aurora Police conducted their search. "Aurora Police said officers were in the area... looking for a man who robbed a woman at gunpoint around 6:40 a.m.", according to 9News.
Authorities advised the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities by calling 911. The lack of a detailed suspect description, owing to the disguise of all-black clothing and a ski mask, made the search more challenging. The college's secure status, a standard safety procedure, ensured that students and faculty were kept safe while the police scoured the nearby area for the robbery suspect.
