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  • Stolen Pick-Up Truck Found Save Email Print
    Circumstances of truck disappearance a mystery
    Posted: 3:00 PM Mar 27, 2008
    Last Updated: 9:37 PM Mar 27, 2008

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    A Michigan woman in Omaha awaiting a transplant operation got word Thursday that her stolen vehicle has been located. That news followed offers of help from people in the metro.

    Dan and Joni Dibble are in Omaha where Joni is awaiting potentially life-saving transplants.

    Someone stole their pick-up truck, their only means of transportation to doctor appointments and hopefully to the hospital when organs become available.

    On Thursday, the Dibbles heard that their truck had turned up in the police impound lot. How it vanished from the parking place where they had left it, remained a mystery.

    When the truck was stolen the Dibbles thought Omaha was the worst place on earth but some generous people changed their minds.

    Joni can concentrate on herself again. She and her husband are waiting for the phone call to tell them the transplant organs she needs to live are on their way.

    When their truck vanished Joni says, "I was like, all I could think about was, oh man, somebody just violated us so bad. What kind of place is this?'"

    On Thursday, their spirits were lifted as people responded.

    One of those was Kerry Ecklebe, Director of Education at the Nebraska Humane Society. She saw the Dibbles' story and had to do something.

    Some offered to loan the Dibbles a car, others to pay for cabs but Ecklebe offered to provide rides when the Dibbles need them.

    Kerry says, "I would get up if it were in the middle of the night and they got the call that there were organs available. I'd be happy to do that, just as a fellow human being."

    It's that level of caring that has changed the Dibbles' minds about Omaha and given them the chance to once again concentrate on Joni's health.

    Dan Dibble says, "It was like, I've got enough weight, you know. But a lot of weight has been lifted and it feels, I feel better that we can concentrate on getting my wife better."

    Word that the vehicle had been located came Thursday afternoon.

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    Posted by: Andy Dibble Location: Michigan on Apr 6, 2008 at 07:11 PM
    My Aunt and Uncle are the best people anyone could meet. She has passed; and I would like 10 minutes with the car thief. It sickens me that someone has to steal to get something. My prayers are with you Uncle Dan. See you at home.

    Posted by: Bob & Pam Dibble Location: Michigan on Mar 31, 2008 at 06:55 PM
    Thank you to Channel 6 for coverage regarding Dan & Joni Dibble. Prayers and thankful hearts to those showing concern for their hardship situation- (awaiting organ transplants and stolen truck ) ...thanking the Lord, Omaha's show of compassion, and the person(s)returning truck :)

    Posted by: Kim Location: Elkhorn on Mar 28, 2008 at 01:53 PM
    It's unfortunate UNMC is in such a bad part of town now, that out-of-towners have their experience near there as their basis for what Omaha is like.

    Posted by: T Location: Omaha on Mar 28, 2008 at 12:50 PM
    I hope they catch the scumbag who took the truck and makes them pay the towing and tow lot fee.

    Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 28, 2008 at 11:55 AM
    Maybe it was that crazy tow truck from a few weeks ago.

    Posted by: marcie Location: omaha on Mar 28, 2008 at 11:17 AM
    to joseph, can't you read a story without allways referring it to the mayor? you people need to quit taking everything out on the mayor like its allways his fault. Can you do better? You are all ticked off because of the stadium and now everything that is read is his fault you people make me sick if you can do the job then run for mayor. idiots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Posted by: Lori Location: omaha on Mar 28, 2008 at 10:27 AM
    So help me, that stupid impound lot better not charge these poor folks to get their truck back!

    Posted by: Laura Aguilar Location: bellevue on Mar 28, 2008 at 09:51 AM
    What a story! I was about to cry. I'm so glad that we still have people as Kerry Ecklebe to offer time, and shows empathy to this family; and to show the world that we still have good people around us to make our lives better each day.

    Posted by: Annette Location: South Omaha on Mar 28, 2008 at 09:35 AM
    I hope the city doesn't charge them the fee to get their truck out of the impound lot. Thank you.

    Posted by: Jim Location: Omaha on Mar 28, 2008 at 08:15 AM
    When their truck vanished Joni says, "I was like, all I could think about was, oh man, somebody just violated us so bad. What kind of place is this?'" Like there isn't crime in Michigan!!!

    Posted by: Brian on Mar 27, 2008 at 07:44 PM
    Hey hey omaha is not a bad place! Could be worse!

    Posted by: matt Location: korea on Mar 27, 2008 at 06:48 PM
    it's good to hear a positive story out of omaha! i wish we had more of them

    Posted by: Jane Location: Bellevue on Mar 27, 2008 at 06:07 PM
    It's so good to hear that the vehicle was found. And to whoever took that truck in the first place, here's hoping you learned your lesson; now take it one step further and turn yourself in.

    Posted by: Kevin Location: Omaha on Mar 27, 2008 at 05:02 PM
    good to hear! I knew Omaha's good nature would shine through in the end!

    Posted by: Bea on Mar 27, 2008 at 04:58 PM
    I wonder how much the impound lot is going to charge them to get their truck back hopefully nothing

    Posted by: Terry Location: Bellevue on Mar 27, 2008 at 04:52 PM
    The police should giv it back without charging for the tow or fee.

    Posted by: Jim Location: Omaha on Mar 27, 2008 at 04:44 PM
    Glad they got the truck back. There is a lot of good people here. We only hear about the bad. I wish the best for the Dibble family.

    Posted by: T. Joseph Location: Omaha on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:53 PM
    I can't figure out how the vehicle was stolen in our fine city, remember our faithful Mayor was just bragging on his recall statement how he's lower the crime rate. Omaha should be ashamed of his statement and how these people have been greeted. God's blessings

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