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Boulder Police: Woman Assaulted 12-Year-Old Boy Over Trump Sign

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) - Police in Boulder want to find a woman who attacked a 12-year-old boy who was riding his bike with a yard sign supporting President Donald Trump.

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Police say it happened on Monday, at Folsom Street and Glenwood Drive.

According to the police report, a woman riding a moped passed the boy and saw the sign.

"The suspect made a U-turn and approached the victim and began assaulting him because of his political banner. The suspect then attempted to take the banner but was unsuccessful," investigators stated.

The suspect was described as a white female, in her 20s or 30s, wearing a tan jacket, blue shirt, and blue jeans. The moped was blue or grey.

The assault is still under investigation.

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