Shopping center hit overnight by break-in, credit card receipts and tax documents missing

Shops at the University Hill shopping center in Boulder, Colorado were recently victims to vandalism and theft, leaving an unknown amount of personal and business information at risk.

Jones General Store, at 1370 College Avenue, called police on September 11th notifying them of an overnight break in. Shortly after, Root of the Hill, also in the same shopping center, reported a break-in to police as well.

Police are not releasing much information regarding what was found, but they did say that credit card receipts and tax documents were stolen from the stores, along with extensive damage left by set-off fire extinguishers, burned furniture and spray-painted graffiti.

Although some of the tax documents were found (in an undisclosed location, due to the ongoing investigation), officers are still looking for the credit card receipts that leave shoppers at risk. It is unknown what period of time the receipts cover, so anyone that has recently shopped at the Jones General Store may be at risk for identity theft.

The stores are unable to send letters regarding the incidences since it is unknown who was affected, but store owners and investigators highly suggest keeping a close eye on your credit cards and credit reports for unusual or suspicious activity that could affect your finance’s integrity. Identity theft protection goes a long way in protecting your financial future.