Police investigating string of construction site thefts in east Lincoln neighborhood

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Police are investigating a string of construction site thefts in east Lincoln.

The thefts were reported on Monday in the Waterford Estates Neighborhood, just east of 84th and O streets.

Police said $5,000 worth of power tools and equipment, including a Milwaukee drill set and a Craftsman leaf blower were stolen from two homes.

A large portable speaker was also stolen from a third construction site.

Two of the construction sites were unsecured, but the other one was locked, according to police.

The victims believe the tools were stolen over the weekend.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.