BOULDER, Colo. — The Boulder Police Department is asking for the public's help after a blind man was assaulted while walking on a trail with his service dog.
The incident happened around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
According to Boulder police, the victim was walking on Fourmile Canyon Creek Trail with his "clearly marked" service dog when another man struck him in the shoulder and called him a "schmuck."
The suspect took off before officers arrived, but the victim was able to take a picture of the suspect using a screen reader, according to Boulder PD.
Suspect Assaults Blind Man
— Boulder Police Dept. (@boulderpolice) November 20, 2024
Boulder Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the man seen here in connection to an assault on a blind man.
The assault occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. A blind community member said he was walking on the Fourmile… pic.twitter.com/h8hKnKxl7F
Anyone with information about the man is asked to contact Detective Verdine at 303-413-7332 or VerdineA@BoulderColorado.gov and reference case 24-12050.
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