Man allegedly assaulted and robbed in Lincoln laundromat

LINCOLN, Neb. -- The Lincoln Police Department received a call for a reported robbery early Monday morning.

LPD said police were sent to USTOP, 942 S 27th St., around 4:30 a.m. They talked to a 26-year-old victim who told them that he had been in the attached U-Suds laundromat when he was reportedly approached by two unknown men.

Officers said the victim reported one of the men was allegedly armed with a handgun and hit the victim in the head with the gun. The men then reportedly demanded that the victim handover his keys, wallet, and phone.

According to authorities, the victim told them that the men had left the area in his silver 2015 KIA Optima, VGG431.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000 or Lincoln Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.