Man asked victim for cigarette before robbery in downtown Lincoln, police say

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Police are searching for a man who robbed someone in downtown Lincoln early Friday morning.

Around 12:45 a.m., the victim was approached by an unknown man near 10th and M streets.

The man asked for a cigarette before demanding money from the victim, according to police.

The robber implied that he had a weapon, police said.

The man left with an unknown amount of cash.

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

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