Frustrated by a recent surge in sophisticated residential break-ins throughout the Denver metropolitan area, a coalition of residents from Boulder County has joined efforts to combat these criminals.
In the White Hawk Ranch community, residents have banded together to offer a substantial reward of up to $50,000 for any information that could assist law enforcement in resolving a string of evening burglaries aimed at homeowners in this Boulder County neighborhood.
Authorities at the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office suspect that a well-organized group, estimated to be in the age range of 18 to 40, is orchestrating these targeted break-ins using advanced surveillance techniques and meticulous strategizing, effectively circumventing traditional security measures such as cameras and alarms.
“Catching these burglars is important to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office,” said Sheriff Curtis Johnson in a news release. “Not only to bring justice to the victims, but also to prevent future crimes that could disrupt the lives of more community members.”
Johnson said their methods involve concealing their identities with masks and gloves and even scaling multi-story homes.
Law enforcement has been investigating several well-planned burglaries across the Front Range.
In February, Lone Tree police recovered a camera that had been wrapped in camouflage, deliberately placed in a bush, and pointed directly at another home in the Heritage Hills neighborhood.
Police said the camera may be connected to a series of burglaries in 2024.
Anyone with information about the Boulder County burglaries who wants to be considered for the reward can contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers tip line at 720-913-7867 or www.metrodenvercrimestoppers.com.
