Denver police are turning to the public for help tracking down suspects in two violent cases: a March 1 street robbery in downtown and a March 21 fatal hit-and-run on I-70 East near Havana. Investigators say the incidents are unrelated, but both remain very much active, and detectives are pressing for fresh tips and video. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information, and officials note that even a short clip or passing observation could be what finally moves these files off the shelf.
In a post on X, the Denver Police Department listed case numbers 26-114570 (robbery) and 26-152584 (hit-and-run) and urged anyone with information to speak up, according to the Denver Police Dept. The alert went out Tuesday night as detectives renewed their public plea for witnesses.
Suspect descriptions and crash details
Police say the March 21 hit-and-run at I-70 East and North Havana Street left one person with fatal injuries, and that the driver took off on foot without providing the information required by law. Investigators released descriptions of two people they want to identify: a Black male, about 22 to 29 years old, roughly 5-foot-7 and 170 pounds, wearing a black sweatshirt, black jeans, and black work boots with flame designs; and a Black female, about 22 to 29 years old, roughly 5-foot-10 and 220 pounds, wearing yellow pants. Tipsters can stay anonymous and may be eligible for cash, the department wrote, according to the Denver Police Dept.
How to submit tips
Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,000 for information linked to these cases and emphasizes that tipsters do not have to give their names. People can call 720-913-STOP (7867) or file a tip online through Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, which outlines how the reward process works and notes that the tip line is staffed around the clock.
Possible legal consequences
Under Colorado law, leaving the scene of a crash that causes serious injury or death without stopping and rendering aid can result in felony charges and administrative suspension of a driver’s license, according to the Colorado Revised Statutes. Prosecutors will decide whether to file criminal charges after investigators present their evidence to the district attorney’s office.
Investigators are urging drivers, passengers and anyone else who was in the area to review any dash-cam or cellphone video from the scenes and share anything that looks even vaguely relevant. Even small details, like a timestamped video clip or a quick description, can be critical in piecing together what happened in a robbery or a fatal crash, officials said.
Anyone with information about the robbery (case 26-114570) or the fatal hit-and-run (case 26-152584) is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867) or submit a tip online at metrodenvercrimestoppers.com. Police say tipsters can remain anonymous and may qualify for the reward.
