Cheyenne Police Announce Arrest Of Teen In Car Burglaries

Cheyenne Police say they have arrested a 16-yeqar-old boy for his involvement in several car burglaries in east Cheyenne.

That's according to a release from the Cheyenne Police Department. According to the release, at least 7 car burglaries were reported between May 26 and 27. In most cases the thief had  taken items from unlocked cars and left no signs of forced entry. But other cars had broken windows.

Personal items were taken, including a gun and contents of a purse.

A Tip About People Looking In Car Windows Was Key

On May 27 around 3:30 a.m., police got a report of several people looking through car windows in the 2500 Block of Windwood Drive. That tip was helpful in cracking the case.

When police got there they arrested a 16-year-old male, who was taken into custody without incident.

Police are offering these tips to protect yourself from car burglaries:

-Secure valuables:

-Keep valuables out of sight to avoid attracting attention.

Remove personal belongings such as firearms, electronics, and purses.

- Keep doors locked: Always lock your vehicle doors and close your windows, even when parked at home.

- Install Security Cameras: Video evidence can be valuable in these investigations. Install cameras in a location that captures parked vehicles, make sure that they store video recordings, and keep them updated.

-Report any suspicious activity to dispatch at (307) 637-6525.