Lincoln fire destroys vehicle that was reportedly stolen

Lincoln Police found a vehicle that was reportedly stolen and set on fire.

May 8, 2023Updated: May 8, 2023
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Lincoln Police found a vehicle that was reportedly stolen and set on fire.

The Lincoln Police Department said officers were sent to Deadman's Run, near 66th St. and Vine St., around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday for a reported car fire.

Officers said they found a 2016 Kia Rio was destroyed by a fire. The Kia was reportedly stolen some time between Friday night and Saturday morning from the 3000 block of S 51st St. 

According to authorities, the incident is suspected to be an arson.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information can contact LPD of Lincoln CrimeStoppers.

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