AURORA, Colo. — The Aurora Police Department asked for the public's help on Wednesday in identifying a man who has committed multiple armed robberies since August and targets Hispanic people, especially those who speak Spanish.
Most of the 12 reported robberies have happened in the area of South Chambers Road and Alameda Avenue, most of them after dark. In one of the robberies, the man fired shots. In another, on Oct. 9, the Community College of Aurora CentreTech Campus was place on secure perimeter due to a police search for the man.
No one was been seriously hurt in the robberies, police said.
Police said the robber often wears a black face mask or ski mask, a black hoodie and dark clothing.
An Aurora Police spokesperson provided the following dates and locations of the reported robberies:
- Aug. 24, 15570 E. Center Ave.
- Aug. 24, 15410 E. Center Ave.
- Aug. 24, 15501 E. Alameda Pkwy.
- Sept. 8 15530 E. Center Ave.
- Sept. 18, 15540 E. Center Ave.
- Sept. 20, 15720 E. Alameda Pkwy.
- Sept. 20, 15510 E. Center Ave.
- Sept. 27, 490 S. Chambers Road
- Oct. 3, 15470 E. Center Ave.
- Oct. 6, 15530 E. Center Ave.
- Oct. 9, 15501 E. Alameda Pkwy.
- Oct. 11, 15899 E. 13th Place
Aurora Police released a short surveillance video of the robber in the social media post below:
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or metrodenvercrimestoppers.com. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.