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Pueblo Murder Investigation Underway After Man Dumps Body In Suitcase Into Dumpster

PUEBLO, Colo. (CBS4) - Police in Pueblo are looking for a man who was captured in surveillance video throwing a suitcase with a body in it into a dumpster. It's unknown when the apparent murder happened, but the incident that was captured on camera happened in the southwest part of the southern Colorado city.

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Surveillance video released by Pueblo police shows the body being dumped on Thursday morning (credit: Pueblo Police)

In a video police released Thursday night, the man is seen driving up to a dumpster and lifting the heavy suitcase. He then tosses it into the dumpster.

So far the victim hasn't been identified. She had a distinct tattoo which shows a female clown on her right thigh. She was wearing an Air Force T-shirt and shorts with the M&M candy logo on them.

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(credit: Pueblo Police)

The suspect who was driving a small, dark blue four-door sedan.

Anyone with information that might help police with their investigation is asked to call any of the following members of the Pueblo Police Department:

- Capt. Bravo (719) 320-6049
- Sgt. Purvis (719) 320-6047
- Detective Torres (719) 320-6037
- Detective Gravattt (719) 320-6022

Anyone who wants to remain anonymous with their tip is asked to contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers at pueblocrimestoppers.com.

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