Transient Socked With Felony After Stealing From Cheyenne Walmart

A 43-year-old Cheyenne transient has been charged with felony theft after police say he stole more than $1,000 worth of items from Walmart.

According to arrest records, police were called to the store at 2032 Dell Range Blvd. around 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, in reference to a shoplifting.

When police arrived, staff told them that the suspect, Victor Joseph Colacino, was in the parking lot and had just shoplifted.

Police contacted Colacino and a records check indicated he had a felony warrant, which he was then arrested on.

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On Aug. 23, police developed probable cause that Colacino stole a felony amount of merchandise from the store on Aug. 21.

They say Colacino was seen on security footage stealing $1,031.58 worth of merchandise.

Colacino was subsequently charged with felony theft and made his initial appearance in Laramie County Circuit Court Thursday afternoon.

His bond was set at $3,000 cash and his preliminary hearing was scheduled for Sept. 1 at 9 a.m.