Person of interest in fatal attack of bicyclist in Longmont arrested on separate charges
Courtesy of the Longmont Police Department
A man thought to be person of interest in an assault and robbery that killed a 71-year-old bicyclist earlier this month has been arrested, the Longmont Police Department said.
Edward H. Hoid, 36, was arrested after officers responded to a call in the 1200 block of South Hover Street of a man throwing rocks at businesses and vehicles shortly after 1 a.m. Friday.
When officers approached the scene, Hoid began fleeing, but when told by officers to stop, he complied and was taken into custody, according to a police report.
While Hoid was being apprehended, officers were investigating another incident where they found a bicycle and unattended shopping cart with copper fittings, pipe taps and other items. The items totaled nearly $3,000 worth of stolen items from Wayne Claude Sellers.
Upon Hoid’s apprehension, officials found other copper connectors woth about $200, Allan key tools and a black sweatshirt with Service Experts printed on front, according to the police report.
Hoid was charged with a parole violation and several other crimes authorities say he committed Friday morning, but nothing related to the assault and robbery earlier this month.
Police believe Hoid might have been involved in a Nov. 5 assault and robbery that led to 71-year-old Randall Schubert’s death.
He became a person of interest through the department’s investigation as police received several tips that had identified him.
Police searching for man in death of 71-year-old bicyclist
Hoid is being held in the Boulder County Jail.
The investigation into Schubert’s death is ongoing and authorities are encouraging anyone with information to contact the Longmont Emergency Communications Center at 303-651-8501 or Det. Jon High at 303-651-8584.




