Suspect's sweet tooth, anonymous tip leads to arrests in rash of auto break-ins

Alleged burglars stole snacks to fuel up for car break-ins.

James Russell, 20, was arrested June 17 for the alleged burglary of the concession stand at Legion Park and theft of coins and cash from numerous vehicles in the Sidney area over the past few weeks, according to a Cheyenne county sheriff's office affidavit.

On June 16, an officer went to Russell's residence on 11th Avenue and found numerous snack items that were consistent with a burglary of the concession stand at Legion Park. The Legion Park concession stand burglary occurred June 4. Candy, popsicles and pop were stolen from the con...