Larimer County Sheriff's Office Seeks Fugitive Christopher Michael Tomlinson
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating Christopher Michael Tomlinson, who has been designated as one of Larimer County's Most Wanted fugitives.
Residents with information about Tomlinson's whereabouts should contact the Sheriff's Office at 970-416-1985. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers of Larimer County at 970-221-6868 or online at www.stopcriminals.org.
The Sheriff's Office did not release details about the charges or offenses associated with Tomlinson's fugitive status.
Most Wanted Designation Signals Priority Case
The "Most Wanted" designation indicates Tomlinson's case has been prioritized for heightened public awareness and apprehension efforts, according to Larimer County Sheriff's Office policy. The designation typically applies to suspects involved in serious felonies, repeat violent crimes, or cases where individuals are considered armed and dangerous.
Unlike standard arrest warrants that may not trigger public notification, Most Wanted status marks subjects as priorities requiring enhanced law enforcement resources and community assistance for capture. The designation remains active until apprehension, death, relocation outside jurisdiction or resolution of charges.
Larimer County maintains dozens of active fugitive warrants annually, with Most Wanted cases typically involving crimes such as homicide, armed robbery, sexual assault, aggravated assault or burglary.
Crime Stoppers Maintains Anonymous Tip System
Crime Stoppers of Larimer County operates as a nonprofit entity in partnership with the Sheriff's Office and other local police departments to facilitate anonymous tip sharing between the public and law enforcement.
The program collects tips through its hotline and web portal, guarantees anonymity through encrypted reporting systems, and forwards actionable intelligence to the corresponding law enforcement agency. Legal and technical barriers prevent disclosure of tipster identities, protected by state statutes recognizing the importance of anonymous informant programs.
Crime Stoppers provides monetary rewards ranging from $100 to $1,000 for tips leading to arrest or recovery, with amounts varying based on case severity and funding availability. The program is funded through public donations, fundraising events and grants from local businesses or government sources.
Public tip-based approaches through Crime Stoppers are credited with resolving 15 to 30 percent of listed Most Wanted cases annually in Larimer County. Crime Stoppers tips have directly led to the capture of at least 10 to 20 fugitives per year in Larimer County in recent years.
Contact the Larimer County Sheriff's Office at 970-416-1985 or Crime Stoppers of Larimer County at 970-221-6868.