Unsolved Crimes
Help Identify Commercial Burglary Suspects (BPD DR21-115961)
September 15, 2021
Boise Police are asking for your help in solving a commercial burglary.
On Saturday September 11, officers responded to the report of a commercial burglary at a skateboard shop in the 10000 block of W Fairview Ave in Boise. Evidence indicates unknown individuals broke into the closed business in the early morning hours stealing thousands of dollars in store merchandise.
The items stolen include:
- skateboard decks with the image of bigfoot carrying a skateboard
- Benchmade knives
- sock, hats, helmets with the bigfoot logo or “Boise Skateboard Supply”
- other miscellaneous jewelry, sunglasses, and apparel items
During the investigation officers were able to locate two vehicles that may be associated to the crime. The first is a blue SUV, possible a Ford Explorer or similar model. The second is a dark Cadillac CTS.
Go to 343COPS.com to view images of the vehicles and stolen skateboards.
If have any information about this crime, you can remain anonymous and earn a reward of up to $1,000 by calling Crimes Stoppers of Southwest Idaho at 208-343-COPS (2677).
POLICE LOOKING FOR WITNESSES, VIDEO FROM SHOOTING NEAR 6TH AND GROVE
September 08, 2021
Boise Police detectives are continuing to investigate a shooting that happened in the area of 6th Street and Grove Street around 1:30 am on Sunday. There was a large crowd when the shooting took place and detectives believe there may be additional witnesses or cell phone video from before, during and after the incident. Detectives are also looking for any businesses on 6th street between Main and Front that may have surveillance video from around that time. Anyone with video or additional information is asked to call dispatch at 208-377-6790 or contact Crime Stoppers at 208- 343-COPS (2677). You can also submit video directly by going to www.343COPS.com, or by using the “P3 Tips” app for your mobile device.
Officer Looking to Identify Malicious Harassment Suspect (DR21-115365)
September 02, 2021
On Sept 1, Boise officers took reports of a male subject who placed torn up pride flags the yards of homes in the north end. There have also been stories on Facebook of pride flags stolen and left torn up as well.
Officers were able to obtain suspect images from a victim’s security camera of a male in his late teens to early 20s with long blonde hair and an athletic build driving an early 2000’s grey passenger car.
If you have any information on these crimes or the suspect, you can report it anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 208-343-COPS (2677).
Recent Trailhead Vehicle Break-Ins
August 25, 2021
With the cooler weather, many of us will be heading out to local trails, golf courses, and other outdoor recreational areas. Whenever you park and head out on the trail be sure lock your car and remove any personal items from sight. In the last month, BPD has responded to multiple vehicle burglaries or vehicle vandalism reports at or near trailheads. In some cases the vehicles were unlocked, in others, the suspects broke into the vehicle to remove the items. Stolen items include purses and electronics. We encourage you to not leave valuables behind in your vehicle. Take it with you or leave your wallet/purse at home and only take the essentials you need like a driver’s license and keys. Please report any suspicious activity immediately to police at 208-377-6790 (suspicious) or 911 (urgent).
If you have any information about these crimes, you can report anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Boise Police Look For Witnesses to a Downtown Stabbing
August 18, 2021
Around 2 am on 8/15/2021 Boise Police were made aware of a reported stabbing near 5th and Main. Officers quickly located the victim on a sidewalk, provided crowd control, and began an investigation. Officers identified two victims. One victim had been stabbed and was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The second victim had been struck with an unknown object and was taken in a private vehicle to the hospital. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
A preliminary investigation suggests there was an altercation between a group of subjects prior to police arrival. Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has video is asked to contact dispatch at 208-377-6790 or to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers: at 208-343-COPS (2677), www.343COPS.com, or leave a tip using the “P3 Tips” app for your mobile device.
Police Ask For Your Help in Identifying a Suspect in Reptile Thefts (DR#21-113949)
August 11, 2021
In early August, officers began investigating after several lizards were stolen from retail locations off Federal Way, Fairview Ave, and State St. in Boise. The thefts occurred in late July and early August. In each report, an unidentified male would enter the store, wait until store employees were not around, remove a lizard from its cage, and walk out with the lizard in his pocket. The stores were able to provide pictures of the male suspected in the thefts.
The lizards taken were bearded dragons and red Nigerian Uromastyx.
If you have any information on the crime or can help identify the male subject, you can be eligible for a reward by calling Crime Stoppers at 208-343-COPS (2677) or leaving a web tip at 343cops.com
Please help identify fraud suspect (BPD DR21-111935)
August 04, 2021
On July 8, a victim lost their debit card at a business in the 12000 block of W. Overland Rd. in Boise. The next day they were alerted by their bank of fraudulent purchases made at multiple locations in the area.
Working with local businesses, officers were able to obtain pictures of a male subject using the victim’s card.
If you have any information on the crime or can help identify the male subject, you can be eligible for a reward by leaving a tip with Crime Stoppers at 208-343-COPS (2677) or leaving a web tip at 343cops.com
Boise Police Investigating Armed Robbery (DR#21-112527)
July 19, 2021
Boise police are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect in the attached surveillance photo from a reported armed robbery Sunday night. Anyone with information is asked to call police.
Sunday night, 7/18/2021, just after 10pm, Boise Police officers responded to a report of an armed robbery on the 3600 block of W. State Street. Officers immediately searched the area for someone matching the suspect’s description and started a preliminary investigation. At this time, evidence shows the suspect possibly had a weapon and demanded money from an employee before getting away with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured. A suspect was not located during the initial search and the investigation is ongoing.
The suspect is described as a white male, mid-20s to mid-30s, black fabric or clothing wrapped around his head, black face covering, wearing a blue or green button-up checkered shirt, black undershirt, light-wash blue jeans, and light brown hiking style shoes or boots.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ada County Dispatch at 208-377-6790 or you can make an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at 208-343-COPS (2677), www.343COPS.com, or leave a tip using the “P3 Tips” app for your mobile device.
Help ID Vehicle Burglary Suspects (BPD DR#21-111636)
July 13, 2021
Boise Police Officers are looking for your help in identifying suspects in a vehicle burglary and grand theft case.
On Monday July 5 just after 1pm, a victim had their car window smashed and purse taken in a parking lot on E. Parkcenter Blvd. The victim’s credit cards were used to make purchases at retailers in both Boise and Meridian.
Through their investigation, officers were able to obtain pictures of two male subjects involved in the crime along with their vehicle. The vehicle is an early 2000s white Ford F150.
If you have any information on this crime, you can report it anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 208-343-COPS (2677) or leaving a web tip at 343COPS.com
Boise Police Look to ID Theft Suspect DR#21-111211
July 09, 2021
STATUS: SOLVED**UPDATE 7/19/21 - SUBJECT IDENTIFIED**
On June 29, 2021 a wallet and other items were stolen out of a vehicle in Boise. The victim’s credit card was used to make a purchase by an unknown male subject at a business in the 3300 block of S. Federal Way.
If you have any information about this subject, please leave a tip.
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