Boulder police are asking the public to step in after an urgent sex assault investigation in which young women are believed to have been drugged at a restaurant and late-night party spot on University Hill. The department said on March 27 that the case is active and that detectives are working to identify suspects and back up victim accounts with additional evidence.
Police took the unusual step of making a public plea for help, according to CBS News Colorado. The outlet reported that the incidents are tied to a restaurant and a late-night party spot on The Hill, and that investigators want anyone who saw or heard anything or has information about what happened to come forward.
Why University Hill matters
The Hill, the University Hill commercial district that borders the CU Boulder campus, is a tight cluster of bars, restaurants and student housing where late nights are part of the neighborhood’s identity. Concerns about drink spiking and possible drugging at Hill parties are not new, and earlier investigations in the area have already drawn scrutiny from both campus leaders and city officials, as reported by CU Boulder Today.
What investigators are asking for
Boulder police have asked anyone who noticed suspicious behavior, heard troubling comments or has video from nearby businesses or streets to reach out to detectives, per CBS News Colorado. Officers say the investigation is ongoing, and that tips could be crucial in confirming survivor accounts and pinpointing people of interest.
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