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Crimestoppers

What is Crimestoppers?
The Lincoln/Lancaster County Crime Stoppers program was founded in 1980 to assist local law enforcement in solving crime. The local Crime Stoppers program, one of over 800 other similar Crime Stopper programs in the nation, is governed by a volunteer board of directors working in cooperation with the Lincoln Police Department.

How does it work?
Crimestoppers is confidential and will pay up to $1000.00 for information leading to an arrest and/or conviction for a crime. If you have information about a crime please call 475-3600 You do not give your name. You will be given an identification number and if the information you give results in an arrest or conviction for a crime you may be eligible for a reward.

Does it really work?
To date, Crime Stoppers has received over 17,000 calls, resulting in more than 6,000 cases solved, and over 3,500 arrests. Crime Stoppers has also contributed to recovery of stolen property and contraband valued at $7 million.

CLICK HERE to view current Crime Stopper video at "Video on Demand".

If you have any information on any crime, you may contact Crime Stoppers either:
by phone at 475-3600, or leave a tip via the internet by using this link: Submit a Tip Online.
If your tip is urgent, or happening right now, DO NOT USE THE INTERNET.
CALL 475-3600 (or 911 in case of an emergency.)
Internet tips are only viewed during normal, daytime hours (8am to 4pm, Monday-Friday).

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LPD Case: A8-033683
04-14-2008
Lincoln Police are looking for a man who molested a 7-year-old girl Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Sunrise Park, near the 7300 block of Douglas Street in Northeast Lincoln. The man reportedly approached two seven-year-old girls sometime between 12:30pm - 1:45pm and told them he was a firefighter. The man told the girls there was a leak at nearby Norwood Park Elementary School and asked one of the girls to run home and get tools so he could fix the leak. When she returned with an adult, the man was gone and the other girl said the suspect touched her inappropriately.

The suspect is described as a white male, 20-30 years of age, thin, with brown hair and no facial hair. He was wearing a black jacket with grey trim and jeans. Police do not think the man was a firefighter.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 475-3600.

(KMF/1197)

LPD Case: A8-014273
04-03-2008
The Lincoln Police Department and LFR is investigating an ARSON at 1815 N. 68th St., which occurred on Saturday 02-16-2008 at approx 0600 hours. Unknown person(s) broke into the un-occupied home and set a fire that caused $100,000.00 damage.

A $5000.00 reward is being offered by GuideOne Insurance, in addition to the Crime Stoppers Reward, for anyone coming forward with information on this crime.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 475-3600. This information could result in a cash reward of up to $1000.

(TJA/1182)

LPD Case: A8-003652
01-15-2008
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a Motel Robbery at the Hampton Inn located at 1301 W. Bond on Sunday 01-13-2008 at 0004 hours, (1204am). An unknown person entered the business requesting room information. Sometime during the converstation the person then made threatening remarks and demanded all the money from the register. No weapon was displayed.

The party responsible is described as a white male, 28 to 30 years of age, 6'0 tall, 170lbs, reddish brown goatee, bald head, last seen wearing a black hooded sweat shirt, blue jeans.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 475-3600. This information could result in a cash reward of up to $1000.

(TJA/1182)

LPD Case: A8-002149
01-15-2008

CAPTURED

This case is cleared with the arrest of Maurice Echols. (Pictured Below.)
Original broadcast: The Lincoln Police Department is investigating 2 purse snatches and 2 armed robberies all occurring in the College View area near 48th ST. and Pioneers Blvd.. Again, all the cases involved purses being stolen after the victims were either threatened or assaulted. The last 2 armed robberies occurred on Tuesday 01-08-2008 at 0616am and Monday, 01-14-2008 at 0710am.

The party responsible is described as black male, teens to early twenties, 5'8 to 5'10 in height, 150 to 180lbs, skinny but muscular build, last seen wearing a black 'puffy' style winter jacket with a grey sweat shirt hood pulled up over his head and dark blue jeans. In most cases this person was last seen running eastbound from area.

Below is a picture of the suspect. Click on the photo to enlarge.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 475-3600. This information could result in a cash reward of up to $1000.

(TJA/1182)

LPD Case: A8-001334
01-15-2008
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating an Auto Theft case involving a 1999 dark blue CMC Jimmy SUV. It was taken sometime between Friday 01-04-08 1800 hours and Saturday 01-05-2008 0745 hours from the area of 1411 'D' St.. A photo of the suspect was obtained from an area convenience store. Please take a look at the below picture.(Click on the photo to enlarge.)

Anyone with information about this case, or knows who is pictured, is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 475-3600. This information could result in a cash reward of up to $1000.

(TJA/1182)

LPD Case: Burglary
11-29-07

Officers are investigating an attempt Burglary at Sportscasters Bar & Grill at 3048 N. 70th Street. The burglary attempt occurred between 1:30 a.m. and 2:51 a.m. on November 29th, 2007.
Someone tried to gain entry to the business by ramming a pickup through the patio fencing and north side patio glass door. The pickup was stolen from the lot. It had been left there by a customer earlier in the evening.
The suspect did about $2,000 damage to the business and $1,500 to the truck that was left at the scene.
Anyone with information on this burglary can call Crimestoppers at 475.3600.

(kff666)

LPD Case: Burglary
11-04-07

Investigators are currently investigating a burglary at Saint Matthews Church, 2325 S. 24th Street. The church was burglarized sometime between friday night, Nov. 2nd and sunday morning when they discovered the break-in. Over $2000.00 worth of electronic equipment was taken from the church.
Anyone with information on this burglary can call Crimestoppers at 475.3600.

(kff666)

LPD Case: 99-091702
09-24-07
** COLD CASE INVESTIGATION **

On August 26, 1999 just before 8:00 AM, Officers were sent to 510 Cottonwood Drive in Lincoln, NE. on a medical call. Officers found the victim, Kenneth Genuchi deceased at his home. The case has been classified as a HOMICIDE.

This case has remained unsolved.

Recently, money has been donated to Crime Stoppers in hopes of generating new leads or information.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 475-3600.

(BKH763)

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