Thief allegedly stole over $15,000 worth of Lancaster County fire department gear

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln Police are searching for a person who stole more than $15,000 in gear from a rural fire department in Lancaster County.

Police said the incident happened Saturday around 4 p.m. at a storage unit near N. 1st and W. Charleston streets.

The victim told police his lock was not in his unit when they arrived at the location.

LPD said $15,230 worth of Raymond Fire Department coats, pants and boots were taken. The thief also allegedly took seven antique knives worth around $175 and two Mossberg shotguns valued at $460.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-6000. d