Police Seek Suspect in Westminster Apartment Burglary
Westminster Police are looking for a Hispanic man who allegedly broke into a woman's apartment and fled with some of her property.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Property Crime
Westminster Police are seeking a man who allegedly burglarized a woman's apartment in the 1500 block of W 115th Ave. around 1 a.m. on October 28. The woman woke to a noise, found the man rummaging through her apartment, and ordered him to leave, after which he fled with some of her property.
Why it matters
The case highlights the risk to residents when unknown intruders enter homes while occupants are sleeping, and investigators are asking the public for help identifying the suspect. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate him.
Police have not located the suspect, and the method of entry remains unknown. Anyone with information can contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, with tips eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
The players
Westminster Police Department
The local law enforcement agency responsible for policing the city of Westminster, Colorado, which is investigating the alleged burglary.
Metro Denver Crime Stoppers
A regional anonymous tip program serving the Denver metropolitan area that accepts information about crimes and offers rewards for useful tips.
The details
The woman reported that she woke to a noise in her living room and found a man rummaging through her apartment. She ordered him to leave, and he fled with some of her property. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male wearing a gray sweatshirt with colorful designs and dark-colored pants.
Timeline
October 28, about 1 a.m.: Alleged burglary reported in the 1500 block of W 115th Ave.
Legal Context
The appeal routes tips through Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, a regional anonymous program that lets witnesses report information without identifying themselves. Using that established channel allows Westminster investigators to reach beyond the local area for leads on an unidentified suspect.
Westminster residents are urged to watch for anyone matching the suspect's description and to report information to police. Tipsters can stay anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
The takeaway
Residents who notice an unfamiliar person in a neighbor's home or a suspicious figure nearby can share details anonymously. Even small descriptions can help investigators identify a suspect.
Further reading
For more on similar cases, see Property Crime reporting from across the region.
More information
Submit a tip through the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers online tip form.
