Two masked men smashed through the glass entrance of an Aurora restaurant shortly after midnight on September 2, broke in while a lone employee was still working, and fled before officers could arrive — and more than two months later, police still don’t know who they are. Now investigators are turning to the public for help, dangling a cash reward for anyone who can identify the pair.
The robbery happened in the 16900 block of East Iliff Avenue, according to CBS Colorado. The restaurant was technically open at the time, though its dining area had already been closed for the night. Police say the two suspects broke the glass door at the main entrance to get inside, and one of them was carrying a handgun.
Both men were described as wearing face masks, hooded sweatshirts and gloves, according to the same report. Investigators offered more specific detail on each suspect: one wore a light grey sweatshirt, black pants and red or maroon shoes and carried a black backpack, while the one holding the handgun wore a grey sweatshirt, black pants and black shoes. No one was hurt during the break-in, and the suspects fled before Aurora police could reach the scene.
Detectives Still Working the Case Months Later
The case has sat unsolved since early September, and Aurora detectives are now asking anyone who recognizes the suspects or has information about the robbery to come forward. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 by contacting Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867), per the CBS Colorado report.
The evidence gathered so far does not specify exactly what, if anything, the pair made off with, nor does it pin down a more precise time than shortly after midnight. The exact restaurant involved has also not been publicly confirmed in the reporting, though a Wendy’s location is listed nearby at 16901 E. Iliff Ave., according to the chain’s own store locator — a detail that does not establish any connection to this incident.
Other Aurora Robbery Cases Show Mixed Outcomes
This case remains open, but other recent Aurora robberies have moved quickly toward resolution. In one, police detained two suspects — reported to be a 17-year-old and a 19-year-old — after a chase in which the pair allegedly drove the wrong way on I-225 and I-70 before officers stopped their vehicle near 13th Avenue and Potomac Street, as detailed in a separate CBS Colorado account.
In another Aurora case, at a Tobacco Station, two suspects were arrested without incident after officers spotted them nearby just minutes after the robbery, according to Sentinel Colorado. Police said both of those suspects were juveniles, and reported no injuries to officers or community members, with the stolen money and merchandise fully recovered. Those cases offer no indication of a broader pattern tied to the September restaurant robbery, which investigators are still working to crack with the public’s help.
