Laundry Machine Change Thief Caught
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Updated: 4:18 PM Mar 10, 2010
Laundry Machine Change Thief Caught
A 26-year-old Omaha man is in police custody after he was caught with burglary tools in a community laundry area.
Posted: 3:15 PM Mar 10, 2010
Reporter: Roger Hamer
Email Address: sixonline@wowt.com
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A 26-year-old Omaha man is in police custody after he was caught with burglary tools in a community laundry area.

According to police reports, officers were called to an apartment complex near 120th and Pratt Street Tuesday night for a suspicious party report.

Officers located a man who matched the description nearby. They found burglary tools on Courtney J. Bethea. Bethea had a flat head screwdriver, a drop forged wrench and a stainless steel steak knife in his possession.

Officers also noticed a damaged dryer in the laundry area. Bethea was charged with possession of burglary tools. Damage to the dryer was estimated at $250.


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