Wyoming Code § 7-8-101

Arrest by private person
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(a)  A person who is not a peace officer may arrest another for:
(i)  A felony committed in his presence;
(ii)  A felony which has been committed, even though not in his presence, if he has probable cause to believe the person to be arrested committed it; or
(iii)  The following misdemeanors committed in his presence:
(A)  A misdemeanor theft offense defined by W.S. 6-3-402; or
(B)  A misdemeanor property destruction offense defined by W.S. 6-3-201.

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