Weekend Burglary at West Lincoln Business Under Investigation

LINCOLN–(KFOR Oct. 18)–A west Lincoln business was broken into over the weekend, where over $15,000 worth of power tools were stolen.

Police were called to Midwest Unlimited at 1750 West “O” Street,  around 12:30am Sunday, about an alarm going off.  When officers showed up, they found a door to the building open and items were scattered about the warehouse.  The owner arrived and told officers items such as chainsaws, concrete saws, trimmers and pruners were missing for a loss around $15,000.

Officers found out that entry was  gained by cutting through an exterior wall to gain entry into the building causing approximately $1,000 damage.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to call Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.