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Police searching for suspect in hit-and-run that injured store employee

It happened Saturday night at a Walgreens on Colfax Avenue in Lakewood.

LAKEWOOD, Colo — Police are looking for the person who they say intentionally ran over an employee after shoplifting from a Walgreens Saturday night.

The Lakewood Police Department said it happened around 8:15 p.m. at the Walgreens on Colfax Avenue near the intersection with Kipling Street. Police said a man shoplifted from the store, then got into a truck. They believe the man intentionally ran over an employee who was standing just outside the store. 

The employee suffered serious injuries, police said.

Police are asking for the public's help finding the suspect or the truck used in the assault. Surveillance images of the suspect and the truck are available below.

Credit: Lakewood Police Department
Credit: Lakewood Police Department

On Thursday, police said the truck is a 1993 Chevy Silverado with a step-side truck bed. At the time, it had Colorado license plate number OLF035. Police said the truck is unique, with a dark blue hood and front fender, with the rest of the truck gray.

Credit: Lakewood Police Department

Anyone with information is asked to call the Lakewood Police Department at 303-980-7300.

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