Police release video, seek tips in July 5 homicide

Fort Collins detectives, continuing to investigate a July 5 homicide, are asking the community to share any information about the suspect or circumstances leading up to the incident.

According to a news release, investigators believe the attack on victim Todd Stout likely occurred around 1 a.m. on July 5.

Based on evidence obtained from the area, a person believed to be the suspect arrived in a lightcolored compact SUV and walked to the bridge where Stout was temporarily living. A short time later, the suspect returned to the vehicle and left the scene, the release stated.

The vehicle traveled West on Harmony Road, then turned south on Shields Street. Police released a video of the vehicle, which can be viewed at bit.ly/2w5hurm.

They are asking anyone with a home security system in the area to contact police if they captured video of suspicious individuals or SUVS resembling the suspect’s vehicle.

Detectives are particularly interested in any information or relevant footage from midnight to 3 a.m. on July 5.

“We don’t know who committed this heinous crime or why they chose to target Todd. There’s been public speculation that the suspect was also homeless, but it’s neither fair nor accurate to draw that conclusion without any evidence,” FCPS Chief Jeff Swoboda said in the release. “We build cases on facts, not assumptions. Our investigators are pursuing every lead to find out what happened so the perpetrator can be held accountable.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the FCPS Tip Line at 970-4162825 or tipsline@fcgov.com. People who want to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers of Larimer County at 970-221-6868. Anyone who provides information leading to the identification and arrest of a suspect in this case may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

At this time, detectives have no indication of any connection to a July 19 homicide when a person, also homeless, was shot to death in the 2400 block of South College Avenue.

FCPS is coordinating with local organizations to host a support meeting for homeless residents grieving the sudden loss of two community members, the release said. More information will be made available through local social service providers.