Lincoln Crime Stoppers: Security video shows man steal StarTran bus driver’s bag

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Police officers are asking for help identifying a man accused of stealing a StarTran bus driver’s bag.

According to Lincoln Crime Stoppers, the incident happened on Thursday May 11th.

Surveillance video on a StarTran bus shows the driver’s personal bag stolen from the bus while he was completing his routes for the day.

Police officers are asking for help identifying a man accused of stealing a StarTran bus... — Police officers are asking for help identifying a man accused of stealing a StarTran bus driver’s bag.(Lincoln Crime Stoppers)

Cameras captured the suspect getting onto the bus with a bunch of bags. Investigators said video shows the man spot the driver’s bag, grab it and slide it into one of his own bags before getting off the bus.

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Best Buy Theft

In a separate case on Monday May 15th, Best Buy reported two men walked out of their store with unpaid routers, worth over $1,200.

Investigators said the men were seen getting into gold Honda CR-V.

Back on April 15th, investigators said a very similar vehicle was present at Best Buy where two routers were stolen valuing almost $1000.

On April 15th, investigators said a gold Honda CR-V was present at Best Buy where two routers... — On April 15th, investigators said a gold Honda CR-V was present at Best Buy where two routers were stolen valuing almost $1000.(Lincoln Crime Stoppers)

Investigators believe these images of suspects may be the same individuals, or a group of individuals, likely using the same vehicle.

Anyone with information on either case is asked to call (402) 441-6000 or Lincoln Crime Stoppers at (402) 475-3600.

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