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Council Bluffs Police warning of phone scam requesting bail payment for warrant

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:00 AM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

The Council Bluffs Police Department is warning of a phone scam involving bail payment in exchange for clearing their name.

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Omaha Police are investigating after a man was shot in north Omaha Monday night.

Omaha Police investigating Monday night shooting

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:49 AM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

Omaha Police are investigating after a man was shot in north Omaha Monday night.

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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office seeking wanted felon

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 3:42 PM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s Fugitive Warrant Unit is seeking the public’s help in locating a wanted felon.

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Authorities in Sarpy County are trying to catch suspects burglarizing newly-constructed homes.

Breaker thieves at-large in Sarpy County, authorities seeking tips

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 10:14 PM CDT

By Mike McKnight

As 6 News has reported numerous times, thefts from homes under construction are a major focus for law enforcement across the Omaha metro.

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September marks Cold Case Awareness Month in Omaha.

Proclamation makes September ‘Cold Case Awareness Month’ in Omaha

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 3:25 PM CDT

By Taylor Johnson

Mayor Jean Stothert signed a proclamation on August 29, making it official.

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One man is in the hospital after a shooting in north Omaha Sunday morning.

Omaha Police seeking tips in Sunday morning shooting

Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 11:02 AM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

Omaha Police are investigating after a man was shot in north Omaha Sunday morning.

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Omaha Police say one woman was shot in north Omaha Saturday morning.

One woman injured in north Omaha shooting

Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 11:21 AM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

One woman was taken to the hospital Saturday morning following a shooting in north Omaha.

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Omaha Police are requesting the public's help in searching for a hit-and-run suspect vehicle.

Omaha Police searching for vehicle involved in Sunday hit-and-run

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 1:11 PM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

The Omaha Police Department’s Traffic Unit needs your help finding a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend.

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Omaha FBI office seeking help identifying victims in child exploitation case involving ex-Boy Scout leader

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 3:18 PM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

The Omaha FBI office needs your help identifying potential victims in a child exploitation case involving a former Boy Scout leader.

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Omaha Police are investigating after one person died Saturday evening in north Omaha.

Omaha Police seeking tips in Saturday night homicide

Updated: Aug. 20, 2023 at 10:17 AM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

Omaha Police are investigating after one person died Saturday evening in north Omaha.

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Council Bluffs Police searching for beauty store theft suspects

Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

Council Bluffs Police need your help finding three theft suspects in connection with the robbery of a beauty supply store.

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Omaha Police investigating related robbery, attempted robbery

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 3:07 PM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

Omaha Police are investigating a robbery and an attempted robbery at two Walgreens stores Monday morning.

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Five Lincoln smoke shops under investigation for selling illegal substances

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 11:42 AM CDT

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Five Lincoln smoke shops are under investigation after police say the businesses were found to be selling illegal substances.

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Council Bluffs Police investigating Motel 6 robbery

Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 6:59 PM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

Council Bluffs Police are searching for a robbery suspect.

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Omaha Police investigate convenience store robbery

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 10:02 AM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

Omaha Police are investigating after a north Omaha convenience store was robbed early Tuesday.

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Lancaster County boys targeted in sextortion scheme, sheriff’s office says

Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 12:57 PM CDT

By Macy Neumeister

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office wants to warn teenagers and their parents about sextortion schemes after two teen boys were targeted via Instagram recently.

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Police suspect group of teenagers responsible for two south Lincoln robberies

Updated: Jul. 22, 2023 at 10:32 AM CDT

By Jacob Elliott

Lincoln Police responded on Friday to a pair of robberies in south Lincoln they believe to be connected.

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Police investigating after 1 injured in north Omaha shooting

Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 10:10 AM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

Omaha Police are investigating after one person was injured in a shooting Friday.

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Omaha Police: Teen car thieves injured in north Omaha shooting

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 5:21 PM CDT

By Brian Mastre

It’s bound to happen -- with so many vehicles being stolen in Omaha -- this time, the thieves faced gunfire.

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Omaha Police investigating overnight convenience store robbery

Updated: Jul. 15, 2023 at 10:13 AM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

Omaha Police are investigating after a convenience store was robbed overnight Saturday.

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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office searching for burglary suspects

Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 12:57 PM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying two men accused of burglarizing a west Omaha construction site.

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Omaha Police investigating gas station robbery

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 4:30 PM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

Omaha Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at Casey’s gas station on 40th and Dodge streets.

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Omaha Police investigating cutting in central Omaha

Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 10:26 AM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

Omaha Police are investigating after a man was cut in central Omaha late Tuesday night.

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Omaha small business owner plays detective, recovers stolen truck

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023 at 10:43 AM CDT

By Mike McKnight

A truck stolen from an employee’s home has been recovered by company owner Tyler Allis because he hid an Apple AirTag inside.

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1 suspect at-large following Glenwood traffic stop, drug bust

Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 3:42 PM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

A juvenile suspect is at-large following a traffic stop in Glenwood early Tuesday.

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Southwest Omaha pool damaged, robbed during break-in

Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 12:42 PM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

An Omaha pool was broken into over the weekend, and authorities need your help finding the people responsible.

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Omaha Police investigating ATM robbery at Millard bank

Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 10:32 AM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

Omaha Police are investigating after an ATM was robbed Monday afternoon.

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CWS 2023: Operation Underground Railroad’s anti-trafficking efforts highlighted at Baseball Village

Updated: Jun. 16, 2023 at 11:00 PM CDT

By Brent Weber

Operation Underground Railroad isn’t part of any game. They’re at the College World Series to raise a flag in the war against human trafficking.

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La Vista contractor hopeful security footage can bring back stolen trailer, pickup

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 10:31 PM CDT

By Mike McKnight

That’s not someone out for an after-Midnight stroll -- but an alleged thief, about to rip the heart out of a small Sarpy County business.

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West Omaha salon warning of prepayment scam

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:22 PM CDT

By Mike McKnight

Most customers of Seven Salon at 120th and Maple in Omaha call for an appointment.

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Omaha Police looking to boost neighborhood watch groups in the metro

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 5:25 PM CDT

By Johan Marin

The Omaha Police Department is working to bring back more neighborhood watch groups in an effort to curb crime.

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Omaha Police investigating Tuesday afternoon bank robbery

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 10:03 PM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

Omaha Police are investigating a bank robbery in central Omaha Tuesday afternoon.

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Stopping texting and driving, a tough task for law enforcement in Nebraska

Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 10:19 PM CDT

By Brent Weber

6 News spent Thursday night out on patrol with Papillion Police -- looking for you and your phone.

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Omaha Police investigate North Omaha shooting

Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 8:47 PM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

Omaha Police are investigating a shooting in north Omaha Thursday.

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PHOTOS: Police looking for south Omaha bank robbers

Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 2:09 PM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

Omaha Police are investigating the robbery of a bank near 48th and L Streets Thursday.

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Omaha Police receives federal grant to help solve cold cases

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:25 PM CDT

By Bella Caracta

A grant from the federal government is coming to the Omaha Police Department. It’s dedicated to solving cold cases with DNA testing.

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15 years later, Omaha police still seek answers in homicide case

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 6:49 PM CDT

By Taylor Johnson

On March 30, 2008, Percy Walker was killed while trying to keep the peace.

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Omaha Police on the lookout for unlicensed vehicles this weekend

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 2:15 PM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

Omaha Police said today it will begin traffic enforcement operations focusing on unlicensed vehicles beginning this Saturday, April 1.

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Omaha, Bellevue police find good, bad in social media

Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 11:08 PM CDT

By Brent Weber

Modern policing requires social media savvy.

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Omaha Crimestoppers looking for suspects in neighborhood car fire

Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 5:09 PM CDT

By Taleisha Newbill

Omaha Police Crimestoppers are looking for the people involved in a car fire Monday.

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Subcontractors, neighbors frustrated over stolen construction products

Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 11:01 PM CDT

By Mike McKnight

New homes are popping up across the metro area and thefts from building sites are also on the rise but investigators have a good lead on one suspect thanks to an alert neighbor.

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Sarpy Crimestoppers looking for suspect, shopping spree with stolen credit cards

Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 10:19 PM CDT

By Mike McKnight

An alleged thief goes on a shopping spree with a victim’s credit cards.

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Sarpy County homeowners frustrated over fence smashers

Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 10:58 PM CDT

By Mike McKnight

Costly vandalism is caught on video and several homeowners are left angry and frustrated.

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Omaha PD investigating double homicide in Midtown

Updated: Nov. 27, 2021 at 10:58 PM CST

By Lauren Melendez

In addition to the two victims found shot to death, a third man was rushed to the hospital after being pierced by bullets.

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Police investigating Sunday night cutting in north Omaha

Updated: Oct. 25, 2021 at 11:18 AM CDT

By Justin Kies

Police are investigating a north Omaha cutting on Sunday evening that sent one 19-year-old victim to the hospital with several puncture wounds.

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Police in Omaha, Council Bluffs investigate overnight robberies

Updated: Jul. 21, 2021 at 3:55 PM CDT

By 6 News staff reports

Police in Omaha and Council Bluffs are working to solve a string of overnight robberies, all with a suspect of similar description.

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Car break-ins frustrate Sarpy County vehicle owners

Updated: Jun. 23, 2021 at 8:22 PM CDT

By Mike McKnight

A frustrating start to the day for dozens of Sarpy County car owners and several visitors to the area. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating 20 car break-ins.

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Police investigate stabbing incident in south Omaha

Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 3:21 PM CDT

By Kelli Kellogg

Omaha Police are investigating a stabbing incident that sent one man to the hospital Sunday

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Sarpy Crime Stoppers: Burglary attempt in Gretna

Updated: Jun. 10, 2021 at 7:12 PM CDT

By Mike McKnight

Early on Monday morning, a burglar attempts to pry his way into the Pit Stop on 204th Street in Gretna.

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Bellevue Police make arrest in Sunday shooting

Updated: Jun. 10, 2021 at 12:36 PM CDT

By Kelli Kellogg

Bellevue Police have arrested a man in a shooting Sunday that injured a 26-year-old man.