Teen Arrested Following String of Burglaries in East Cheyenne

A 16-year-old Cheyenne boy is behind bars following a string of burglaries in east Cheyenne, police say.

Police Called to Home Burglary

According to Public Information Officer Alex Farkas, officers were called to a report of a burglary at a home in the 2700 block of Olive Drive on Wednesday, March 12.

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"Responding officers found that the house was broken into, and an item was stolen from inside," Farkas said in a news release on Thursday morning.

"The incident followed two prior burglaries on Tuesday, March 11, that occurred in the same neighborhood," she added.

Social Media Post Leads to Arrest

Farkas says a resident captured surveillance video of the suspect and posted a photo on social media, which led to the teen being identified as the suspect.

Farkas says the teen was arrested without incident and booked into the Laramie County Juvenile Services Center on charges related to the burglary.

Police Seeking Additional Information, Surveillance Video

"If your property was burglarized and you have not reported it to police, please contact the dispatch center at (307) 637-6525," said Farkas.

"Anyone with additional information or surveillance video of these crimes is encouraged to contact the Detective Bureau at (307) 637-6513," she added.