The Aurora Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying a suspect connected to an armed robbery that occurred in northwest Aurora last month. The Aurora Police Department, in a recent post on their social media channels, including a Facebook page, shared security footage and is asking anyone with information to step forward. The incident in question took place around 6:30 p.m. on November 8, when a man threatened employees with a firearm and demanded cash from two registers at a business located in the 1400 block of Iola Street.
Authorities have provided a description of the suspect as a Latino man, roughly 45 years of age, with a substantial build and a gray mustache. His attire during the time of the robbery included a blue beanie, sunglasses, a black hoodie, blue pants, mismatched gloves—one black and one gray—and he carried a black Nike backpack. The suspect was seen walking northbound towards East Colfax Avenue after committing the crime. It has been recommended to always take a cautious approach when approaching any individuals matching the suspect's description and to immediately contact law enforcement.
Investigators have been canvassing the neighborhood around East Colfax Avenue and Havana Street, a known haunt of the suspect. Multiple locals in the vicinity have indicated familiarity with the man, yet his name remains unknown. The Aurora Police Department's Robbery Investigative Unit is urging community members to share any leads. "Do you recognize the man in the video? #AuroraNeedsYou" posed the Aurora Police Department in their campaign to garner tips from the community.
In efforts to encourage community collaboration, Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $2,000 for information leading to the suspect's identity and whereabouts. Those with any details are encouraged to confidentially reach out to the Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Sources close to the investigation maintain that some locals have surely seen the suspect and could provide insight critical to the case. Further details on the robbery and the suspect's description can be found on the official APD Facebook post, alongside the featured security footage.
