Omaha Crime Report: Uptick in Retail Thefts, Disturbances Persist Amid Preventative Measures

On Monday, October 6, 2025, officers responded to a report of an alleged theft from a retail store near the intersection of 72nd and Dodge. Multiple items of clothing and electronics were taken by an individual who left before officers arrived. The missing property was recorded, and store surveillance video is under review. The case remains under investigation. A similar incident occurred on Wednesday, October 8, in the Aksarben neighborhood, where store staff reported an alleged shoplifting incident. No arrests have been made, and police continue to gather evidence. On Thursday, October 9, Omaha Police Department received multiple reports of suspicious activity in the Benson area. Officers patrolling near Military Avenue and Northwest Radial Boulevard encountered a subject matching the description of a person allegedly involved in previous property crimes, but no charges were filed, and the case is pending further investigation. Later that evening, officers on routine patrol in the Little Italy neighborhood observed an unauthorized vehicle driving erratically near South 10th and Pierce. A traffic stop led to the discovery of an alleged stolen property inside the vehicle. One adult was taken into custody, and the vehicle was impounded. A disturbance was reported early Friday, October 10, at a residence near 50th and Underwood. Witnesses reported a verbal altercation that reportedly escalated to physical contact. Officers arrived to find all parties on scene, and no one required medical attention. One adult was arrested for alleged disorderly conduct. The case has been cleared by arrest. Saturday, October 11, saw several incidents at entertainment venues in downtown Omaha. In one instance, near 13th and Howard, a security guard detained a subject who reportedly attempted to enter with a weapon. The subject was later released, as no crime was determined to have been committed, but police are reviewing venue camera footage as a preventative measure. In another part of downtown, officers responded to a report of property damage at a business near 10th and Farnam, where an object was thrown through a storefront window. The suspect was not located, and the property damage investigation continues.Early Sunday, October 12, officers responded to a disturbance call near 32nd and Blondo. Several individuals were reportedly involved in a physical altercation following a party. Two adults were treated for minor injuries and released at the scene. Investigating officers determined no weapons were involved, and the altercation appeared to have started as a verbal dispute. No arrests were made. Based on crime data reviewed by police analysts, there appears to be an uptick in theft-related offenses in retail settings compared to last month, with several new cases reported in areas with high foot traffic. Police encourage business owners to review security procedures and report any suspicious activity immediately. Additionally, reports of late-night disturbances following social gatherings remain steady, with many incidents resolved before escalating to violence.If listeners have information about any criminal activity in the Omaha area, Omaha Police Department encourages tips to be called in to 402-444-5802, or texted to 274637, beginning your message with OPD. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Omaha Crime Stoppers website. Thank you for tuning in to this week’s Omaha Crime Report. Make sure to subscribe for the latest updates on public safety in your community. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI