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Boulder Police Investigating Series Of Peeping Tom Incidents

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) - Police in Boulder are searching for suspected peeping Toms.

All three of the incidents happened at night on Sunday and Monday near the University of Colorado campus and all the victims are women.

According to police, the first incident happened on Sunday at 9:50 p.m. in the 1000 block of College. The second one occurred on Monday at 12:30 a.m. in the 900 block of University Avenue. The third happened on Monday at 9:40 p.m. in 600 block of Marine Street.

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"All of the female victims reported standing in their bedroom or bathroom when they saw the suspect standing outside the window looking at them," police said in a statement.

Additional Information From The Boulder Police Department

In the first case the suspect is described as a white or Latino male with long brown unkempt hair, a beard and mustache, less than 6 feet tall with a slim build and possibly aged in his late 30s or early 40s.

"Descriptions of the first two cases were relatively the same of the suspect. The third case was different," said Laurie Ogden with the Boulder Police Department. "When it's late at night and your adrenaline is pumping it's difficult to really see what someone looks like."

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A sketch of the suspect in the first case (credit: Boulder Police Department)

"We're hoping someone will recognize the sketch and give us a call. Even if they have a slight inkling it might be the suspect give us a call," Ogden said.

The suspect in the second case is described as a white male with dark hair and a beard, in his late 20's, wearing a white t-shirt.

The suspect in the third case is described as a possible Latino or Middle-Eastern male, approximately 5 feet, 7 inches tall with a "chunky" face, short brown hair, possibly in a buzz cut and about 30 years of age.

"Of course our concern is always if they're keeping themselves safe by locking windows and doors. Lots of times windows are open," Ogden said.

Patrols have been increased and police will use appropriate strategies in an attempt to apprehend the suspect(s) but residents are urged to take steps to keep themselves safe by locking all doors and windows.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Kara Wills at 303-441-3482. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.

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