The Aurora Police Department is asking for the public to assist in the investigation into an illegal street racing incident on Sunday.

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APD officials asked for the public to send any information or evidence regarding the illegal street race that brought as many as 800 vehicles onto Interstate-225 and stopped traffic Sunday evening.

IMPORTANT🧵INVESTIGATORS SEEKING STREET RACER EVIDENCE #SaferAurora #StopIllegalStreetRacing On March 7th around 9:30 p.m., a group of vehicles recklessly impacted hundreds of drivers on Interstate 225 by participating in an illegal street racing event.

— Aurora Police Dept 🇺🇸 (@AuroraPD) March 9, 2021

“We are frustrated & angered, as is our community, by the blatant disregard to the safety of other motorists,” APD officials said in a tweet Tuesday. 

“We must work in collaboration with one another to prevent further incidents like this. With your help, we will hold those involved responsible for their dangerous actions.”

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Southbound I-225 from East Colfax Avenue to East Alameda Avenue was closed due to the street racers who were blocked and interfering with traffic.

#TrafficAlert I-225 Southbound from Alameda to Colfax is gridlocked due to street racers blocking and interfering with traffic. APD is on scene working to address the traffic violations, please avoid area to avoid delays. pic.twitter.com/DsjVSP93PT

— Aurora Police Dept 🇺🇸 (@AuroraPD) March 8, 2021

The shoulders of the interstate were also blocked, which prevented law enforcement from entering the area. 

Police said they received reports of fireworks, smoke and weapons being waved during the incident Sunday.

The department tweeted about the incident originally at 9:48 p.m. and within 40 minutes, the interstate was cleared. 

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Anyone with information regarding Sunday’s street racing incident is encouraged to contact APD officials at [email protected] or by calling Denver Metro Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

Information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a suspect will be eligible for up to $2,000 in reward money.