Denver police are asking for help tracking down a man they say robbed someone on the 500 block of 16th Street on May 5 at about 4:50 p.m. Investigators released surveillance images of the suspect and described him as a Hispanic man, roughly 30 to 49 years old, about 5-foot-6 with a slim build and pierced lips on both sides. The case is logged under number 26-242341, and detectives say the investigation is still active. Authorities are urging anyone with information to speak up.
Police Seek Public's Help
In a May 11 post, the Denver Police Department shared the surveillance images and suspect description, asking anyone who recognizes the man to contact authorities. The post notes that the robbery happened around 4:50 p.m. on May 5 in the 500 block of 16th Street and lists the case number as 26-242341. The department has not released information about what was taken or whether a weapon was involved, and detectives say the case remains under investigation. Officers are asking anyone who was in the area that afternoon to check their phones or security cameras for photos or video that might help.
How To Submit A Tip
Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is collecting tips and says eligible informants may receive up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest or charge, according to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Tipsters can call 720-913-STOP (7867) or submit information online through the group’s tip portal, where tips are encrypted and processed anonymously. The organization says it forwards vetted leads to Denver police while shielding the caller’s identity. Anyone with photos, video, or other evidence from the 500 block of 16th Street on May 5 is asked to share it with investigators.
Investigators Still Seeking Leads
Detectives say the case is still open and that any credible tip could help identify and locate the suspect, according to the Denver Police Department. Police are asking witnesses to reference case number 26-242341 when contacting authorities so information reaches the investigating team quickly. As of the department’s May 11 post, no arrests had been announced in connection with the incident. Officers are encouraging anyone who may have been downtown that afternoon to review their footage and report anything that looks relevant.
