Loveland, Colorado – A Colorado man is feared buried in a landfill after reportedly entering a dumpster in Loveland, triggering an intensive search effort in Larimer County.
According to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Jan. 17, 2026, after receiving a report that a man had climbed into a commercial dumpster and had not been seen again. Surveillance footage allegedly showed the man entering the dumpster. The container was later emptied and transported to the county landfill.
Investigators said search crews identified the section of landfill where the contents were deposited and began excavation efforts. Heavy equipment and specialized personnel are working through layers of debris in an attempt to locate the missing man.
Authorities have not publicly released the man’s identity or age. Officials said there is no confirmed evidence of foul play at this time, but the investigation remains ongoing.
The search operation involves a significant volume of waste deposited after the reported incident, making recovery efforts complex and time-sensitive, according to officials.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office.
The case has drawn statewide attention as crews continue working to locate the man.
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