Boulder police arrest juvenile sexual assault suspect in series of incidents over Labor Day weekend

Police in Boulder have arrested a juvenile suspect wanted in a series of sexual assaults that happened over the Labor Day weekend. The 17-year-old was arrested on Thursday.

In all three incidents, the female victims told police they woke up in the early morning hours to a male suspect committing what investigators are calling a "lewd act."

One incident happened on 11th Street and two others happened on Pleasant Street. The suspect, who was 16 years old at the time, pleaded guilty to an indecent exposure case last year and was classified as a "high-level juvenile sex offender" and was on probation for that case. 

The suspect remains in custody in a juvenile detention center on a no-bond hold until Monday. He faces several charges including burglary, indecent exposure, attempted invasion of privacy for sexual gratification, aggravated motor vehicle theft and unlawful sexual contact.

"We take these crimes very seriously and know our community, especially those who live on University Hill, were shaken by these brazen acts. That's why we've had every available resource on this case and are proud of the swift teamwork by our detectives and officers," Deputy Chief Steve Redfearn said.

In each case, the teen entered the apartment through unlocked windows or doors. In one case, the suspect is accused of stealing two sets of car keys and a car.

Police thanked the victims in this case for coming forward and sharing their experiences. Officers said their participation helped lead to an arrest. 

Anyone who believes they might have had an encounter with this suspect or have surveillance video of any incidents is asked to contact Detective Flynn at 303-441-1850 reference case 22-8786 or upload it directly via this link:

https://bouldercopd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/universityhillburglaries