Robert Nelson, 49, was arrested after a Laramie Police Officer responded to a report of burglary that had occurred at Big D Exxon the previous evening.
Hamilton admitted to entering the WyoTech dorm room while classes were in session and the building was empty. He said he took the items because he needed to pay rent.
WyoTech Security staff reportedly told the detective about security footage allegedly showing Hamilton near the victim's dorm at 9:23 a.m. on Sept. 30.
A Buffalo Wild Wings employee was arrested over the weekend after Cheyenne Police say he broke into a co-worker's apartment and stole a pair of sunglasses.
A Laramie police officer went to the house July 12 and noticed pry marks "consistent with someone prying open the back door," according to the affidavit.