LPD scratches suspected lotto ticket thief off wanted list

Local authorities hit the jackpot in their search for a suspect.

June 10, 2021Updated: June 10, 2021
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. – A woman accused of multiple thefts of lottery tickets has been apprehended.

The 23-year-old woman is accused four separate thefts, totaling $283. In each case, she reportedly stole lottery tickets and nothing else.

The alleged thefts occurred in April and June.

In each case, the suspect was caught on video leaving in a blue pickup truck.

Lincoln Police located the woman Wednesday morning at Roc’s Stop and Shop at 56th and Holdrege and cited her for four counts of misdemeanor theft.

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