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2 Armed Robbers Strike At Poker Game In Boulder Home

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – Police in Boulder would like the public's help identifying two men accused of robbing poker players at a residence.

According to police, the robbery occurred in a home located in the 2100 block of Columbine Avenue on May 25 just after 11 p.m.

"Two men barged into a poker game, threatened the players with a black handgun and then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash," police said in a statement.

One suspect is described as being between 5-foot-6 and 5-foot-9 inches and weighs between 215 to 220 pounds.

Poker Game Robbery
(credit: Boulder Police Department)

"At the time of the incident, the man was wearing a horse mask, dark clothing and was carrying a wooden paddle," police said.

The other suspect is described as a Hispanic male with short hair, between 5-foot-9 and 5-foot-11 and weighs 160 to 180 pounds.

Poker Game Robbery
(credit: Boulder Police Department)

"At the time of the incident, the man was wearing a dark colored bandanna over his face, dark clothing and was armed with a handgun."

Additional Information From The Boulder Police Department

Anyone who may have additional information on this case should call Detective Heather Frey at 303-441-3369. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tips may also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at 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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