Thousands in jewelry stolen from Lincoln home

Police are investigating after a home was burglarized and jewelry was stolen.

Lincoln Police are investigating this morning after $50,000 dollars worth of jewelry was stolen from a Lincoln home.

Police say the victim, a 71–year–old woman, reported the jewelry was stolen from her home near 27th and B streets sometime between mid-March and late April.

Investigators say the back door was likely used to gain entry into the home, and say a number of necklaces and rings were among the pieces stolen.

Anyone with information should contact police at 402-441-6000.