SENTENCING IS SET FOR AUGUST. NEW TONIGHT, WE SEE GAMING MACHINES, GAMES OF SKILLS AND A LOT OF BARS IN THE METRO, BUT THEY’RE ALSO A TARGET FOR THIEVES WHO CAN STEAL THOUSANDS IN JUST SECONDS. NOW, OMAHA POLICE HOPE YOU’LL HELP CRACK THIS CASE. THIS VIDEO YOU’LL ONLY SEE ON KETV. CRIME STOPPERS. A BREAK IN AT THE RUSTY NAIL STARTS WITH A BUSTED WINDOW. IT’S AROUND 5 A.M. ON MARCH 15TH THIS YEAR. 144TH SPECIFIC. THE SUSPECT IS HESITANT AT FIRST. GO TO THE PATIO, LEAVING. COMING BACK, WANDERING. EVENTUALLY HE DOES GO INSIDE. WE HAVE TO BLUR THE VIDEO HERE. NOT HIS FACE, BUT YOU GET THE POINT. IT ONLY TAKES 47 SECONDS TO TAMPER WITH THE GAMING MACHINES AND TAKE OFF WITH THE CASH BOXES. BUT THE WORK ISN’T DONE. HE LEAVES AND RETURNS JUST SECONDS LATER. IT’S A BIT STRANGE. HE MAKES SURE TO CLOSE UP THE MACHINES. PERHAPS A CLUE. DID HE HAVE THE PERFECT TOOLS TO GET INSIDE AND THEN CLOSE THEM? MAYBE HE’LL USE THE STOLEN MONEY TO BUY A BELT. WELL, HERE’S ANOTHER LOOK AT OUR SUSPECT. POLICE BELIEVE IT’S A WHITE MALE. THE SUSPECT WORE A MASK, A BANDANA AND CLOTHING TO COVER MOST OF HIS BODY. BUT IN CASES LIKE THIS, MAYBE YOU RECOGNIZE THE WAY HE MOVES THE SYMBOL ON HIS BANDANA WITH A COMBINATION OF A SWEATSHIRT AND PANTS. REMEMBER, CRIME STOPPERS IS ALWAYS ANONYMOUS. NOBODY, NOT EVEN POLICE, WILL EVER KNOW YOUR NAME. CALL 402444. STOP. VISIT THE WEBSITE OR SEND A
Caught on Camera: Omaha thief breaks into gaming machine at bar
Omaha Police are hoping you’ll help solve the case that cost the business about $2,500.
Omaha police are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect who broke into the Rusty Nail bar near 144th and Pacific streets and stole cash from two gaming machines on March 15 around 5 a.m.Surveillance video shows the suspect breaking a window to enter the bar. Initially hesitant, the individual wandered around the patio, left, returned, and eventually climbed through the broken window. It took the suspect only 47 seconds to tamper with the gaming machines and steal the cash boxes. However, the suspect returned moments later to close up the machines. Police are investigating whether the suspect had the proper tools to access the machines. The suspect is covered head to toe with pants, a sweatshirt, shoes, a mask, and a bandana, but he did expose his buttocks during the crime, leading police to believe the person is a white male. Crime Stoppers tips are always anonymous. You can submit them via phone at 402-444-STOP (7867). Nobody — not even police — will ever know your name.You can also submit online or use the P-3 Tips app.If your information leads to the suspect’s capture, you may be eligible for a cash reward.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand
Omaha police are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect who broke into the Rusty Nail bar near 144th and Pacific streets and stole cash from two gaming machines on March 15 around 5 a.m.
Surveillance video shows the suspect breaking a window to enter the bar. Initially hesitant, the individual wandered around the patio, left, returned, and eventually climbed through the broken window.
It took the suspect only 47 seconds to tamper with the gaming machines and steal the cash boxes. However, the suspect returned moments later to close up the machines.
Police are investigating whether the suspect had the proper tools to access the machines.
The suspect is covered head to toe with pants, a sweatshirt, shoes, a mask, and a bandana, but he did expose his buttocks during the crime, leading police to believe the person is a white male.
Crime Stoppers tips are always anonymous. You can submit them via phone at 402-444-STOP (7867). Nobody — not even police — will ever know your name.
You can also submit online or use the P-3 Tips app.
If your information leads to the suspect’s capture, you may be eligible for a cash reward.
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand