15-year-old crashed stolen vehicle into light pole near downtown Lincoln, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A 15-year-old boy was arrested Thursday after he crashed a stolen car into a light pole near downtown Lincoln, police say.
The boy crashed the stolen Kia Optima near 22nd and J streets around 11:50 a.m.
Police said he ran off after the crash.
Officers found the boy walking in the median nearby and took him into custody.
He was arrested on suspicion of theft by receiving stolen property and leaving the scene of an accident.
The Kia was reported stolen from the area of 71st and Holdrege streets on Sept. 30.
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