CPD Responds to Robbery in Progress Call and Arrest Two
On October 7, 2017, at around 6:20 a.m. officers of the Cheyenne Police
Department responded to 1922 E. Lincolnway, Loaf N Jug, for a report of an armed robbery in
progress. While approaching the address, officers found one of the suspects fleeing on foot and asecond suspect involved in a physical altercation with the store’s clerk, 28 year old Rodney
Powers. Officers were able to apprehend both suspects, arresting a 16 year old male and 19 yearold Tomas Morieo for armed robbery. Both suspects were in possession of BB guns and ski
masks. There are no reported injuries.
Detectives responded to interview all involved and are investigating the case to determine if it is related to earlier robberies in Cheyenne. The case remains under investigation by CPD
detectives.
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