Boulder Police Department

10/31/2026

Join Us on Pearl Street This Saturday!

Join your Boulder Police Department for our next Pearl Street Mall Walk on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 6 p.m.!

Commander Mike Heath and members of our Community Outreach Team will be on Pearl Street to meet community members, answer questions and get to know the people we serve.

We'll be near the Visitor Center off 13th Street, where we'll also be celebrating the Munchkin Masquerade with candy and other opportunities to connect with our team!

We look forward to seeing you and all the Halloween costumes!

10/28/2026

UPDATE 2:40p.m. - Sydney has been located.

Endangered Runaway: Have you seen Sydney? | Please Share

The Boulder Police Department is asking for the community's help locating Sydney Donnelly, a 17-year-old endangered runaway.

Sydney was last seen at 7 p.m., Oct. 27, at a gas station on McCaslin Blvd in Superior. The photo shared is from within the last two weeks.

Anyone who sees Sydney, has been in contact with her or has information about her whereabouts is asked to call Boulder Police Dispatch at 303-441-3333 and reference case #2609967.

10/27/2026

Halloween is almost here, Boulder! Whether you’re heading out trick-or-treating or handing out candy, start planning now for a fun and safe night.

Here are five safety reminders for Halloween:

1. Stick to well-lit homes. Only visit homes with their lights on, and never enter a stranger’s home.
2. Cross streets safely. Look both ways, use crosswalks and follow traffic signals.
3. Stay visible. Add reflective tape or lights to costumes and treat bags so drivers can see you.
4. Make a plan. Know your trick-or-treating route, share it with family or friends and establish a time to return home.
5. Stay together. Young children should always be accompanied by a responsible adult while trick-or-treating.

Let’s work together to keep Halloween safe for everyone in our community.

10/21/2026

Update 8:10 p.m. MATTHEW HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE.

MISSING AT-RISK ADULT | PLEASE SHARE

Boulder Police are asking for the community’s help locating 53 year old Matthew Salter, who was last known to be in the area of Manhattan Middle School.

Matthew is 5’9 with grey hair and brown eyes and was most recently wearing a camo shirt and grey pants.

If you have seen Matthew or have any information on his whereabouts, please contact Boulder Police at 303-441-3333.

10/20/2026

Man arrested twice in one day, including for exposing himself to elementary school students

The suspect allegedly exposed himself to elementary students disembarking a school bus after he was arrested for Public Indecency in the morning and then released from Boulder County jail.

Read full press release:

The suspect allegedly exposed himself to elementary students disembarking a school bus after he was arrested for Public Indecency in the morning and then released from Boulder County jail The Boulder Police Department arrested a man twice on Oct. 19 after he allegedly exposed himself to a person nea...

10/15/2026

Remember This Unique Instrument?

A few weeks ago we posted on social media about this charango, an instrument in the lute family, that was stolen from the victim’s car.

The charango’s owner had just started getting good at playing it when it was stolen. He brought it back from Argentina and it meant a lot to him. He didn’t think he would see it again.

Enter Officer Middlebrooks.

Thanks to his good investigative work on an unrelated drug case, he identified a possible suspect that led to the instrument’s location!

The victim was thrilled to get the update and wanted to thank Officer Middlebrooks personally. He also gave us permission to share this.

We’re glad we could help and love the sound of this super cool charango!

10/14/2026

Boulder Police arrested a male suspect Tuesday evening following an hours-long incident that began as a domestic disturbance call. The victim was uninjured. A shelter in place order was issued for the area and was later lifted after the suspect's arrest. https://ow.ly/8TAP50ZXrik

10/13/2026

JOB ALERT!

Are you good with handling multiple tasks of a sensitive nature in accordance with state and local laws? We’d like to talk with you!

The Boulder Police Department is hiring for a Police Records Specialist and we are looking for innovative people to thrive in a challenging position, who can demonstrate personal character and a commitment to an exceptional standard of excellence in providing services to the community.

The Boulder Police Records Unit is a fast-paced environment offering diverse job responsibilities and assignments. We are committed to practicing sound records management through teamwork and technology by collecting, processing, maintaining and disseminating information in a timely, accurate and consistent manner to the public, other police department staff, and law enforcement partners.

The full-time position pays $25.93 to $37.60 hourly and applications are due by Friday, Oct. 23. Read the full job description and apply today at https://bouldercolorado.gov/guide/boulder-police-department-careers

10/09/2026

Man Arrested on Burglary, Invasion of Privacy, Sexual Exploitation and Stalking Charges

BOULDER, Colo. – After a monthslong investigation, Boulder Police detectives identified and charged a man with multiple crimes related to several peeping incidents in the city.

Detectives believe these crimes occurred between February 2024 and August 2026 at different locations in downtown Boulder. A recent tip helped detectives identify a possible suspect, and further investigation identified new photographic evidence and additional victims.

Several of the victims in this case were unaware the suspect had watched them, until they were contacted by police.

While searching the suspect’s electronics, police found suspected child po*******hy he appears to have downloaded from the internet. Though the suspect is a former Boulder Valley School District employee, detectives do not have any information at this time to indicate any of the victims were students. However, this investigation is ongoing and detectives are working closely with BVSD and the District Attorney’s Office and additional charges are possible.

The suspect, David A. Wise, 34, of Boulder, surrendered to the Boulder County jail this afternoon where he was booked on the below charges:
• 10 misdemeanor counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification,
• Two felony counts of stalking,
• One felony count of sexual exploitation of a child, and,
• One felony count of second-degree burglary.

Detectives do believe there could be additional victims and ask anyone with any information about this investigation to contact Detective J. Brown at [email protected] or 303-413-7330 regarding case 2604656.

As in every criminal case, these charges are an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty.

10/09/2026

Was your property spray painted last night?

Just before midnight on Wednesday officers were called to the 1000 block of 13th Street for a report of a man spray painting buildings and vehicles in the area.

Officers searched the area and spotted the suspect a half a block south. They swiftly took him into custody without injury.

The suspect was booked and released from the jail under current jail standards on charges of second-degree trespassing and felony criminal mischief.

We’ve identified five victims so far but believe there could be more. If you think your property was damaged, please contact Officer J. Cook at [email protected] regarding case 26-09266.