Increase In Talgate Thefts In The Cheyenne Area

If you're planning on driving your truck around Cheyenne anytime soon, you might want to double check that your tailgate lock in engaged because there has been a big rise in tailgate thefts in the area.

Who steals a tailgate?!

According to KGWN, police in Cheyenne have seen an increase of tailgates stolen over the past month. At least 15 newer Ford F250 pickups are not missing their tailgates because of these skeezy bandits.

If you have any info about the crimes, the Cheyenne Police Department would like to know. (307-637-6510 or Silent Witness at 638-TIPS.)

Apparently, tailgate theft is nothing new, but it is a little disconcerting to see a big spike in the area.  Click here and you can get some tips on how to keep you tailgate safe from PickupTrucks.com.

Here's a guy on YouTube who claims to have an easy fix to keep your tailgate safe too.

[KGWN]