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Suspect Arrested After Early Morning Burglary in Fort Collins

Released on Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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    Booking photo provided by Larimer County Sheriff's Office

During the early morning hours of November 18, 2025, at approximately 5:01 a.m. Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) responded to a burglary in progress in the 2000 block of Shandy St. When officers arrived on scene, they were unable to locate the suspect initially.

FCPS officers, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputies, LCSO Drone Team, and an additional LCSO K9 Unit were used to track the suspect to the area of Collins Aire Trailer Park at 401 N. Timberline Rd. The male suspect was located and fled on foot, where he ran into an unrelated residence. He quickly exited the residence and was apprehended by officers.

The suspect was identified as Nicholas Wilcoxon (DOB 04/17/2004). Wilcoxon was taken into custody and booked into the Larimer County Jail on the following charges:

· Class 4 Felony – Robbery – Residence – Strongarm (1 Count)

· Class 3 Felony – 2nd Degree Burglary – No Force Entry – Residence (2 Counts)

· Class 6 Felony – Theft from Burglary / $2000 - $4999 (1 Count)

· Class 1 Misdemeanor – Unlawful Possession Schedule I or II / Methamphetamine (1 Count)

· Class 2 Misdemeanor – Resisting Arrest (1 Count)

· Class 2 Misdemeanor – Obstructing a Peace Officer (1 Count)

Investigators are concerned that there may be more victims of burglaries in the area. Anyone with information who has not already spoken to police is asked to contact Detective Brady Staggers (970) 416-2299. Individuals can also remain anonymous and contact Larimer County Crime Stoppers at (970) 221- 6868 with any information.

A booking photo was provided courtesy of the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office.

Charges are merely an accusation by law enforcement, and all suspects must be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.