The Lafayette Police Department is actively seeking information to identify and locate a suspect wanted in connection with a violent robbery at a local vape shop. The incident occurred on Monday, August 31, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m. at VapeMart in Lafayette, Colorado. According to police reports and witness statements, the suspect entered the store posing as a customer attempting to purchase 7-OH products. When the employee, Mina Barton Thompson, placed the item on the register, the suspect attempted to snatch it. Thompson resisted, and the suspect then exposed his waistband, allegedly displaying a firearm, and demanded compliance. The suspect subsequently jumped over the counter, leading to a physical struggle with Thompson before he escaped with merchandise. Security footage captured the suspect, described as a white male in his 20s, approximately 6 feet tall, with light facial hair. Authorities believe this individual may have attempted a similar robbery at another location on the evening of Sunday, September 6. As of October 1, 2026, the suspect remains at large, and two case reports are ongoing. The Lafayette Police Department has not yet identified the suspect by name. Investigators are urging the public to review the security footage and come forward with any information that could aid in the identification or capture of the suspect. Tips can be directed to Detective Houston Lair by calling 303-661-1405 or via email at the address provided in the original report. The department continues to emphasize the importance of community assistance in resolving these ongoing investigations.