Lincoln teen in custody for shoplifting and stealing a vehicle

A 15-year-old girl from Lincoln was reportedly shoplifting and stole a vehicle in November.

December 19, 2022Updated: December 19, 2022
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. -- A 15-year-old girl from Lincoln was reportedly shoplifting and stole a vehicle in November.

The Lincoln Police Department said officers were sent to the Holiday Inn, 905 O St., on Nov. 23 for a report of a stolen vehicle.

Officers said the keys for a 2018 Toyota Rav4, estimated at $25,640, were reportedly taken from the valet kiosk, along with the vehicle itself.

According to authorities, they were dispatched to Scheels, 3030 Pine Lake Road, on Dec. 11 around 3;45 p.m. for a report of someone shoplifting. An unknown female was reportedly seen taking items from the store and then leaving in the stolen Toyota.

Officials said they found the Toyota on S 54th St. and Cooper-Prescott on Dec. 13 around 4:30 p.m. There was nobody inside the vehicle at that time.

LPD said officers were dispatched to Scheels again on Dec. 17 around 5:40 p.m. The female from before had been seen reportedly shoplifting again at the store.

According to authorities, the female was a 15-year-old girl and she was taken into custody. She was lodged at the Youth Assessment Center and referred for theft by receiving, shoplifting X2, and false information to a police officer.

 

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