Auto Theft

Police in Rock Springs say they arrested a pair of juveniles following a Monday crime spree that included stealing two cars and a handgun, multiple auto burglaries, firing several shots, damaging public and private property, committing a hit-and-run, and leading police on a foot chase...

Police are asking anyone who sees a similar-appearing vehicle to call them at 307-352-1575, reference case number R23-03500.

Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins in his "Mayoral Minute" column on Friday said property crime in Cheyenne is reaching "tragic levels."

In an effort to stem the rising tide of auto thefts the sheriff's office is asking people not to leave the keys in their cars or leave vehicles running unattended.

According to the post, three stolen vehicles were reported in a 24 hour period before Tuesday, and numerous auto burglaries also were reported.

Five different ATVs and Trailers worth over $100,000 were stolen from a property on Robertson Road.

An affidavit of probable cause states police were called to a car dealership in Casper on March 4 for a report that a vehicle was stolen from their lot.

Police say the man stole a car in Cheyenne on Saturday morning as the vehicle was warming up.