A man's death has been ruled homicide by the Mesa County Coroner.

The man was discovered in a wooded area Monday morning in Orchard Mesa near B 1/2 and 29 3/4 Road.  He was unresponsive and was reported by a passerby.

The man is not being identified at this time, but investigators say they are looking for a vehicle the victim was driving before his death.

That vehicle is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.  It is dark blue in color and is a 4-door model.

If you have any information, you are being asked to contact law enforcement's non-emergency dispatch number at  970-242-6707.