The search for a man who injured a Boulder police officer continues, with police releasing a new composite of the suspect and college fraternities raising money to contribute to a reward in the case.
Saturday night, Sgt. Jim Byfield was assaulted by a man who had slashed tires on two police vehicles.
Byfield received a concussion, and a broken elbow and clavicle in the incident that happened at about 9:40 p.m. Saturday near 11th and College streets. The suspect remains at large.
Byfield is recovering after surgery.
Boulder police have released a second composite of the suspect. Several witnesses told investigators that the suspect has dark eye brows and is very tan.
Police describe the suspect as a white man, about 6 feet tall and about 180 to 220 pounds with a muscular build. His head is shaved, or bald, but police said his hair color is likely brown. The assailant was wearing a black hoodie with white lettering on the front, police said
Byfield oversees a unit that works with college fraternities. Last night the Interfraternity Council, which represents 17 fraternities in Boulder, raised $3,500 to contribute to a reward fund in the assault case.
“Sgt. Byfield is very visible, well-known and liked by the fraternity people on The Hill,” said Marc Stine, Greek advocate with the council.
About 25 people attended the 90-minute council meeting last night in which the money was raised.
It will supplement a Crime Stoppers award. The council planned to present the money to the city and police department this morning, Stine said.
Anyone with information on the assault, or a possible suspect, is asked to call a police tip line at 303 441-1974. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous can contact Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-TIPS (8477) or 1 800 444-3776 or .
Tips leading to an arrest and charges may receive a Crime Stoppers cash reward of up to $1,000. The money raised by the council should bump the reward sum up to $4,500, Stine said.
Kieran Nicholson: 303-954-1822 or knicholson@denverpost.com.
