Crime Recap: Burglaries, Thefts, and Assaults in Omaha's Neighborhoods

Last week in Omaha, police responded to a reported burglary near the Benson area on Monday evening. Officers state that an unknown suspect allegedly forced entry into a business after hours and took cash from the register before fleeing. The investigation remains open. Late Monday night, in the North Omaha neighborhood near 24th and Lake, police were called to a shots fired report. Shell casings were recovered at the scene; no injuries were reported and detectives are continuing to investigate. On Tuesday afternoon, a motor vehicle theft was reported in the Midtown district. According to police, a black 2016 Toyota Camry was taken from a parking lot while the owner was inside a nearby store. The vehicle is still missing and there are no suspects at this time.Wednesday morning saw officers dispatched to the South Omaha area for a reported robbery at a convenience store. The suspect allegedly displayed a handgun and demanded cash from the clerk before leaving on foot. Police are asking for public assistance to identify the suspect, who is described as a male, approximately 5'9", medium build, wearing a blue hoodie and dark pants; anyone with information is urged to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers.Later Wednesday, a reported assault occurred near the intersection of 60th and Maple. Police indicated that two individuals became involved in a physical altercation in a parking lot; one was treated for minor injuries at the scene. Both parties were interviewed, and the incident is under review. On Thursday afternoon, officers responded to a shoplifting report in the Westroads area. Store security detained a female who was alleged to have concealed merchandise and attempted to leave without payment. Officers cited the individual and released her at the scene.Overnight Thursday in the Old Market, police investigated a disturbance outside a nightclub. Witnesses stated that several people were involved in an altercation; one person suffered minor injuries and was transported to a hospital. The investigation is ongoing. Friday evening near 42nd and Dodge, a suspected DUI collision occurred involving two vehicles, resulting in minor injuries to both drivers. Police cited one driver for suspected impaired driving and transported both individuals to receive medical evaluation.Saturday afternoon, police responded to a reported vandalism near the Florence neighborhood. Several vehicles parked along the street had been spray-painted overnight. Officers are canvassing the area for witnesses or surveillance footage.On Sunday, a residential burglary was investigated in the Millard district. The homeowner reported returning to find several electronics missing; there were no signs of forced entry, and the case remains under investigation.There were no notable patterns of violent crime increases, but a slight rise in property crime reports was observed across several neighborhoods including Midtown and Florence. Police continue to encourage prompt reporting of suspicious activity.Listeners with information on any open cases are encouraged to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP. In an emergency, always call 911. Thanks for tuning in and be sure to subscribe for daily updates. 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