Vehicular arson in west Lincoln causes $10,000 in damage

Lincoln police and Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to a car fire near northwest 49th and west...
Lincoln police and Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to a car fire near northwest 49th and west Gary Gately Streets on Sunday at 4:56 a.m.(10/11 NOW)
Published: Mar. 13, 2022 at 12:28 PM CDT
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Police Department believes two people intentionally set a car on fire in northwest Lincoln

LPD said around 4:56 a.m. on Sunday, officers and firefighters with Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to a car fire near northwest 49th and west Gary Gately Streets.

According to LPD, a 2009 silver Chevy Malibu was set on fire in the area. The car belonged to a resident in the area.

Investigators said surveillance cameras in the area show two people pour liquid on the hood of a car, light it on fire and then leave.

LPD said the incident caused $10,000 in damage.

Investigators estimate the loss at $50.00 but the damage to the structure is estimated at $970.00.

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