Man on porch thwarted teens’ vehicle theft attempt in north Lincoln, police say

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A group of teens on Friday tried stealing a car in a north Lincoln, but a man foiled their attempt, police say.

Around 3 a.m., a 35-year-old man was on the porch at a home near 11th Street and Butler Avenue.

Police said he saw four teenagers trying to break into his wife’s Kia Forte that was parked in the street.

The man approached the teens and told them to get away from the vehicle, which had a broken window.

Police said the teens initially left but turned around and came back.

The teens got out of the car and started yelling at the man.  One of the boys also tried hitting him with a hammer, according to police.

The group then left the area.

An investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call police at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.