If there were a criminals’ handbook, you would think there could be a section on covering your tracks after committing a crime.
Sadly, for one individual in Cheyenne, there is no such handbook.
A yet-to-be-identified driver plowed into a Cheyenne building on Monday night and abandoned the vehicle. The only problem with that strategy is a wallet was left behind containing a drivers’ license.
The Cheyenne Police Department brought up the hit and run on Facebook Tuesday morning noting the presence of identification in the vehicle which was firmly ensconced in Needs, Inc., a Cheyenne food pantry.
“To the woman who felt compelled to donate her Subaru to Needs, inc. shortly after midnight, they’re no longer taking vehicle donations,” the department wrote.
“However, we do have your wallet and ID so feel free to come on back over and we can help you put together some of these puzzles you knocked off the shelves,” the post said.
The nonprofit organization seemed to take the collision in stride despite having to close down for the foreseeable future.
“Please remember our donation hours are Monday & Tuesday 8:30am-6pm and Wednesday & Thursday 8:30am-4pm. Unfortunately, we do not accept cars. We are truly grateful for the support of the Cheyenne Police Department,” the post read.
Of course, it could have been an elaborate set-up where someone stole the car and planted the ID. But that’s for the sleuths at the police department to figure out.
Needs, Inc. is the largest food pantry in Laramie County. The organization clothed more than 3,300 people in 2020.
By 5 a.m. Tuesday, Needs boards members and some other volunteers came out to the building to help clean up and board up the broken window.
Around $130 had been raised for Needs as of 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Anyone who saw the crash or has information about the driver’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the police department at jmaule@cheyennepd.org.
