Construction site tools reportedly stolen in Lincoln

Over $35,000 worth of tools were reportedly stolen from a Lincoln construction site.

November 29, 2022Updated: November 29, 2022
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Over $35,000 worth of tools were reportedly stolen from a Lincoln construction site.

The Lincoln Police Department said officers were sent to the 1800 block of Northwoods Drive around 7:35 a.m. on Monday for a reported theft. 

Officers said the site contractors told them that sometime over the holiday weekend, several of their job boxes had their locks drilled and contents taken. 

According to authorities, misc. tools and spools of copper wire were part of the stolen items. The total value of the stolen items is estimated at $36,000 and the estimated damage done to the job boxes is $245.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information can contact LPD at 402-441-6000 or Lincoln Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.

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