Police asked for the public’s help in identifying a suspect thought to be connected to 12 robberies throughout southeast Aurora.

Most of the 12 reported armed robberies have happened in the area of South Chambers Road and Alameda Avenue after dark since late August, according to a social media post by the Aurora Police Department. The suspect has been targeting Hispanic individuals in the area, especially those who speak Spanish, police said.

In one of the robberies, the suspect allegedly fired shots. In another, on Oct. 9, the Community College of Aurora CentreTech Campus was placed on secure perimeter as police searched for the man.

The suspect is thought to be a Black man in his mid-20s and is approximately 5’8” to 5’10” tall with a slim build and dark complexion. He often wears a black face mask or ski mask, a black hoodie and dark clothing, police said.

An Aurora Police spokesperson provided The Denver Gazette’s news partner, 9NEWS with the following dates and locations of the reported robberies:

• Aug. 24, 15570 E. Center Ave.
• Aug. 24, 15410 E. Center Ave.
• Aug. 24, 15501 E. Alameda Pkwy.
• Sept. 8 15530 E. Center Ave.
• Sept. 18, 15540 E. Center Ave.
• Sept. 20, 15720 E. Alameda Pkwy.
• Sept. 20, 15510 E. Center Ave.
• Sept. 27, 490 S. Chambers Road
• Oct. 3, 15470 E. Center Ave.
• Oct. 6, 15530 E. Center Ave.
• Oct. 9, 15501 E. Alameda Pkwy.
• Oct. 11, 15899 E. 13th Place

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

9News contributed to this report.