Boulder

police are investigating an incident involving a man hiding in a portable

toilet at the Hanuman Yoga Festival on Friday, June 17, near Boulder High

School.

According to city officials, a female patron of the festival walked into a

portable toilet and told police she noticed that something was moving inside

the tank when she lifted the lid. She said she believed there might be a person inside

the toilet, so she left the portable toilet and asked a man

who was standing nearby to go in and check.

According to a city news release, the man told police that when he entered the

toilet, he did see someone inside the tank, covered in a tarp. He, too, exited

the portable toilet. A few minutes later, he heard the door lock from the

inside, the release said. A festival security supervisor waited outside for

several minutes and then saw a suspect emerge from the portable toilet. The

supervisor tried to detain the suspect, officials said, but he ran away, covered

in feces.

The suspect is described as a white male, about 20 years old, approximately

6’4” to 6’8”, thin build, with short dark hair and wearing dark gray sweatpants

and no shirt or shoes.

Witnesses say the suspect had several cuts on his back and legs. The suspect

was also wearing leather bracelets on each wrist, officials said. At least one

witness believes the suspect may use the name “Sky,” and told police that he

may be a transient.

Police are looking for the suspect, but also want to talk to any witnesses from

the Hanuman Yoga Festival who may have seen the incident. Anyone with information

is asked to contact Det. Jeremy Frenzen at 303-441-1890. Those who have

information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado

Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be

submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those

submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of

charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from

Crime Stoppers.