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Driver, car wanted in deadly Christmas Day assault

70-year-old man dies after attack at Thirsty's Sports Pub, Dec. 27, 2022 (Photo credit: KDVR)

THORNTON, Colo. (KDVR) — Police are looking for a driver and vehicle that were involved in the deadly assault that killed a 69-year-old man on Christmas Day.

Back on Dec. 25, Manuel Osvaldo Jacquez-Machado was found by Thornton police at Thirsty’s Sports Pub, located at 1294 East 104th Ave., at around 9:59 p.m. with injuries he sustained after being punched and kicked.

Jacquez-Machado was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.

Now, the Thornton Police Department is looking to identify the driver and vehicle that were involved in the assault.

Not actual vehicle. Police are looking for a Jeep similar to the one above. (Metro Denver Crime Stoppers)

According to police, the car is described as:

Anyone with information on this vehicle is asked to contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.