Florida Man Charged in Cheyenne Card Shop Burglary
Police arrested a suspect in the early-November burglary of a downtown Cheyenne sports card store, with stolen cards recovered.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Property Crime
A Florida man was arrested and charged with one count of burglary after an early-morning break-in at T&R Sports Cards in downtown Cheyenne on Nov. 1, police said. Stolen items were estimated at about $9,000, and the suspect was issued a $10,000 cash bond.
Why it matters
The case shows how security footage and cooperation from nearby businesses helped police link a suspect to a burglary that left a locked, closed store with broken display glass. Burglary is a felony in Wyoming that carries up to 10 years in prison, and the case is still pending.
The suspect faces one felony burglary count, with a $10,000 cash bond set and a Laramie County Circuit Court hearing scheduled for Nov. 13 to decide whether the case moves to District Court. The suspect has reportedly denied involvement, and the final disposition has not been determined.
The players
Laramie County Circuit Court
The Laramie County Circuit Court is the local trial court that will review the facts of the case and decide whether it advances to the District Court.
T&R Sports Cards
T&R Sports Cards is a downtown Cheyenne sports card retailer whose store was burglarized in early November.
The details
Police said the suspect walked from a downtown parking garage to the store, shattered a display case, and left with a duffel or backpack in about 15 minutes. Stolen cards were reportedly recovered from a lower-level balcony and a car's spare tire compartment, and a crowbar was found under a hotel room mattress.
Timeline
Nov. 1: Burglary occurs at the store in the early morning.
Around Nov. 6: Suspect is arrested on one count of burglary.
Nov. 13: Circuit Court hearing to determine whether the District Court takes up the case.
Legal Context
Burglary of commercial property in Wyoming is charged as a felony, and cases like this one move through the circuit court before any District Court review. Small specialty retailers holding high-value inventory are frequent targets for this type of offense.
Downtown Cheyenne business owners may want to review security camera coverage and locking practices for storefront displays. Residents with high-value collectibles can consider keeping inventory records and photographs to help police identify recovered items.
The takeaway
Small businesses holding valuable inventory can reduce risk by documenting their stock and investing in camera coverage that captures entry points. Good records make it far easier for police to match recovered property to its rightful owner.
What happens next
A Laramie County Circuit Court hearing is scheduled for Nov. 13 to determine whether the case will proceed to District Court.
Further reading
For more on similar local cases, browse Property Crime coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cap City News.
