Burglar used slab of concrete to break into Lincoln laundromat, police say

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A burglar broke into a Lincoln laundromat Sunday by smashing a bathroom window, police say.

Around 7 a.m., officers were sent to Laundry Land near 48th Street and Normal Boulevard after an employee reported a burglary.

The employee told police that they found the back door open and that cash was missing when they got to work.

When officers arrived, they saw that someone had used a slab of concrete to shatter the bathroom window, police say.

Security footage showed that the burglar was inside the laundromat around 3:40 a.m.

Police estimate that the business had around $100 in damage but did not disclose how much money was taken.

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