Woman’s van broken into at Lincoln gym after leaving purse on front seat, police say

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Police Department says it’s investigating after a woman’s van was broken into while she was at a gym.

Officers were called to Victress Gym near 14th Street and Yankee Hill Road on Tuesday at 6:30 a.m.

The victim told them she was inside for about an hour before returning to her van and finding that one of its windows had been shattered.

Police say the purse sitting on her front passenger seat was stolen.

They estimate $174 worth of items were taken while the thief caused $200 in damage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000 or Lincoln Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.