A 16-year-old girl has been rescued in a swift response from the Boulder Police Department following a reported possible kidnapping that occurred earlier this week. The alert was issued after reports surfaced of a man forcing the teen into his vehicle on Monday evening, around 8:30 p.m. Boulder detectives and patrol officers acted promptly, chasing up leads that included information suggesting the victim and the abductor were acquainted.
An initial Missing and Endangered Alert went live at 11:46 p.m. with the suspect's photo following at 12:15 a.m., and the situation was escalated to an Amber Alert shortly after 6 a.m. the next day. The community provided invaluable tips, and, with the aid of Flock technology, police tracked the suspect's movements, leading to his apprehension in Thornton. “We’re so thankful this young woman was found safe and unharmed after we received such a scary call initially,” said Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn, as obtained by the Boulder Police Department.
Boulder Police worked concurrently with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to disseminate information quickly. The efficient use of Flock's surveillance capabilities played a crucial role in retracing the suspected individual's travels and locating key witnesses.
The identity of the young victim has not been released due to her juvenile status, and the family has explicitly expressed a desire to avoid media contact at this phase. Meanwhile, the suspect, identified as 19-year-old Juan Manuel Bretado-Lopez, has been detained. The developing investigation prompts further interviews and consultations with the Boulder County District Attorney's Office.
