Dog stolen outside north Lincoln Walgreens, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Police are searching for a man who stole a dog last month outside of a north Lincoln Walgreens.
Around 3 p.m. on Nov. 11, a woman stopped at the Walgreens on 27th and Vine streets and tied her dog, a Jack Russell terrier named Odie, to a sign outside.
When she came out of the store 10 minutes later, Odie was gone, according to police.
A man wearing a darker-colored top and lighter-colored pants was seen in security video taking the dog, police said.
Police have provided a photo of Odie in hopes of returning the dog to its owner.
LPD is also searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash at 10th and O streets at around 8 p.m. on Nov. 22.
A pedestrian who had the walk signal was crossing the street when she was struck by a lighter-colored sedan.
Some bystanders helped the victim, who ended up with a concussion and multiple bruises, police said.
The vehicle involved had “noticeable” damage on the passenger side front door and multiple bumper stickers, according to police.
Anyone with information on either case is asked to call police at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.
