Lakewood police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two people accused of assaulting a man at a light rail station in February, according to a Wednesday Crime Stoppers Colorado alert.
The attack happened at 9:17 p.m. on Feb. 13 at the Lakewood-Wadsworth RTD station at 1298 Wadsworth Boulevard.
According to police, two females, ages 15 to 25, asked the victim if he had any cigarettes. When the man said no, one of the suspects began yelling at and punching him while holding him down by his hair, Lakewood officials said. The second female stood by and yelled racial slurs at the victim, according to the Lakewood police.
Lakewood Police Department
The Lakewood Police Department says the assault lasted five to six minutes, caused serious injuries to the victim’s face and broke some of his personal items.
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Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can earn up to $2,000 and remain anonymous.
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