A man was stabbed during an attempted robbery in northwest Aurora in the early hours of March 19, and police are now asking residents and business owners to help them track down the attacker. Investigators say the assault happened around 2 a.m. near East 12th Avenue and Yosemite Street, and the suspect took off running on foot.
What police say
According to a post from the Aurora Police Department, the stabbing and attempted robbery happened near the intersection of East 12th Avenue and Yosemite Street at about 2 a.m. on March 19. The suspect was last seen running south past several businesses in the 1100 block of Yosemite Street.
Police describe the suspect as a white man in his 20s with a thin build, brown hair and a clean-shaven face. He was reportedly dressed in all black clothing and wearing distinctive green, white and black Air Jordan 1 Retro High “Lucky Green” shoes. Detectives with the Robbery Investigative Unit say they want to hear from anyone who recognizes the man or the shoes.
How to report tips
Per Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. Anyone with information is asked to call 720-913-STOP (7867) or submit a tip through the Crime Stoppers website. Aurora police add that any surveillance video from around East 12th Avenue and Yosemite Street from the time of the incident could help move the case forward.
Neighborhood context
The appeal for help comes as Aurora continues to grapple with a series of late-night stabbings and other violent incidents that have put extra focus on security cameras and community tips. As reported by Hoodline in the Aurora community on edge, detectives often rely on the public to connect the dots in these kinds of investigations.
Aurora police say business owners in the area should preserve any relevant footage until investigators can review it. Anyone with information is urged to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867) or call the Aurora Police Department’s non-emergency line at 303-739-6000, per the city’s police information page.
