Lincoln man arrested after allegedly stealing vehicle with two boys inside

A Lincoln man was arrested after driving off in a vehicle that wasn't his and had two boys inside.

July 21, 2021Updated: September 25, 2021
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

Police say they arrested a Lincoln man after they say he drove off in a car that didn't belong to him with two boys inside. 

Lincoln police were called to a home in north Lincoln Sunday afternoon. 

Officers learned that someone had stolen a car with two 12-year-old boys inside. 

While officers were interviewing witnesses, the car returned, which was being driven by 32-year-old Anthony Grandel. 

Officers said while the boys were in the car, Grandel approached and asked to drive it. 

Police say the boys refused, but he got in and started driving around. 

He's now facing several misdemeanor charges. 

Police say Grandel had no connection with the boys. 

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