Hunter
11/21/25
Authorities have identified the second suspect involved in an alleged burglary of a Swisher outdoors store this summer.
KCJJ previously reported 40-year-old Brittany Hardt of 17th Street SE entered Iowa River Outdoors in Swisher just before 4am July 24th and allegedly stole seven fishing reels and two compound bows. Cellphone data obtained by investigators reportedly showed Hardt and another suspect, now identified as 45-year-old Cedar Rapids transient Brandon Feickert were in the immediate area of the burglary when it occurred. A week later, Hardt and Feickert allegedly pawned four of the stolen fishing reels in Cedar Rapids. She also reportedly sent photos of the fishing reels on Facebook Marketplace to another individual in an attempt to sell them.
Two other fishing reels were found in Hardt’s home on August 12th. A pair of bolt cutters that investigators believe Hardt used to gain entry and smash a display cabinet was also reportedly found.
Additionally, Feickert was reportedly seen on camera smashing the display case to get to the reels, and the door glass was also smashed to gain entry.
He has been charged with 3rd degree Burglary, 3rd degree Theft, Possession of Burglar’s Tools and 3rd degree Criminal Mischief. If convicted on all counts, Feickert could be sentenced to up to 11 years in prison.