Las Cruces Woman, 43, Booked on Felony Burglary and Larceny Charges

Allegedly... Wendy J. Hofbauer, a 43-year-old resident of Las Cruces, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Oct. 2, 2026. She faces felony charges of non-residential burglary and larceny involving property valued between $2,500 and $20,000. Hofbauer was taken into custody at 9575 Bataan Memorial West under booking number 2600007948 and is currently held without bond. The charges involve allegations of unauthorized entry into a commercial or non-residential structure with the intent to commit a theft or felony therein. Under New Mexico law, the accompanying larceny charge indicates the alleged theft of property with a market value exceeding $2,500. The arrest occurred at a location along the Bataan Memorial West corridor, which falls under the jurisdiction of local county law enforcement. The charges are allegations, and Hofbauer is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.