Denver police are in search of a person or males suspected of attacking two ladies within the metropolis’s Speer and Platt Park neighborhoods in January, officers stated.
The assaults occurred within the 1300 block of South Grant Street at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 7 and the intersection of South Grant Street and East Ellsworth Avenue at 8:50 p.m. Jan. 27, the Denver Police Department stated in a news launch.
“In the first incident, a Good Samaritan helped the female who was being attacked,” police officers stated. “In the second incident, the victim fought back and screamed until the suspect fled.”
#Denver Police Department Requesting Assistance Identifying and Locating Assault/Kidnapping Suspect(s) pic.twitter.com/gakLWXOBk4
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) January 30, 2026
It’s not clear if the suspects are the identical particular person or what motivated the assaults, police stated.
In an announcement, Police Chief Ron Thomas requested individuals to be further vigilant, particularly whereas working at night time.
“We understand that these incidents create fear in our communities, and we are utilizing every investigative means to find the person(s) who attacked these women,” Thomas stated.
The man suspected within the first assault is described as 6 ft tall and Black with quick dreadlocks and a doable hand tattoo. He was seen sporting a white or light-colored jacket and grey or dark-colored sweatpants, police stated.
Investigators not too long ago discovered video of the potential suspect standing on the street on East Louisiana Avenue between South Broadway and South Grant Street on Jan. 7 between 5:30 and 6 p.m. and wish to converse with a gaggle of three those who have been seen strolling a canine close by.
#Denver Police Department Continue Requesting Assistance Identifying and
Locating Assault/Kidnapping Suspect(s) pic.twitter.com/L0F4DjbDEA— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) February 3, 2026
Anyone with details about the suspects or assaults can contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
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