Two men sought by Boulder police as possible witnesses in the assault of an officer have been found and questioned, police said.
On Saturday night a Boulder police sergeant was seriously assaulted by a man who had slashed tires on two police vehicles. Afterward, two men at a Boulder restaurant, who were filmed by a security camera, talked about the incident and police were keen on finding them.
“Both men have cooperated fully,” according to a Boulder Police Department media release. “As a result, investigators have determined they have no information about the suspect.”
Police said the pair at the restaurant were “simply repeating information they learned from officers who were canvassing the neighborhood” after the assault.
Sgt. Jim Byfield suffered a concussion, a broken elbow and a broken clavicle in the struggle at about 9:40 p.m. Saturday near 11th and College streets.
The suspect remains at large.
Anyone with information on the crime is asked to call a tip line at 303 441-1974. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous can call Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-TIPS (8477) or 1 800 444-3776.
Information can also be submitted online at . Tips sent to Crime Stoppers that lead to an arrest and charges could bring a $1,000 reward.
Kieran Nicholson: 303-954-1822 or knicholson@denverpost.com.
