The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office is working to solve a string of ‘smash and grab’ burglaries that are said to have taken place at a gas station in Superior involving the theft of tobacco and vaping products. Suspects in the case have been dubbed the ‘Panda Bandits,’ thanks to one person donning a panda costume while committing alleged crimes.

According to authorities, suspects are alleged to have used rocks to smash a door or window for entry at the gas station located at 1603 Coalton Road, with two burglarizations occurring in the early morning hours of November 2 and a third occurring on November 10.

Suspects have been described as three teens or young adults. While two suspects were wearing dark-colored pants or jeans and dark hoodies, one of the suspects was in a panda costume during the first incident. One suspect has been seen with a “distinctive” green backpack, while another had flared jeans.

Anyone with information that may be related to the case should contact the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office at 303-441-3674.

All suspects are to be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.