Armed Robbery In SW Lincoln Results In Gun Being Taken

LINCOLN–(KFOR Dec. 30)–An armed robbery early Tuesday evening in southwest Lincoln ends up with a gun being taken at gunpoint.

According to Lincoln Police, an 18-year-old man was inside a car with a 19-year-old man in the 1100 block of West “C” Street, when a light-colored car pulled up alongside them.  One of the people in that car pointed a silver handgun at the victims and demanded their belongings.  The suspects took off with an AR-15 style rifle.

Police say they are still investigating this case and are looking for any more leads.  If you have information on this case, call Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.

Both the 18-year-old and 19-year-old were not hurt during the robbery.