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Residents Catch Suspected Thief

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Lincoln, Neb.
Posted: 11:45 AM May 13, 2008
Last Updated: 11:45 AM May 13, 2008
Reporter: 10/11 News
Email Address: desk@kolnkgin.com

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Lincoln police believe they've caught a suspect responsible for nine thefts from unlocked vehicles in northwest Lincoln.

Police say Andrew Vanek was caught in the act of breaking into vehicles just before 5 a.m. Monday. Several citizens near 4800 North 15th held Vanek until officers arrived.

Vanek was arrested for possession of burglar tools and six offenses of larceny from auto.

Police believe Vanek and an unknown accomplice who got away are responsible for possibly three more thefts.

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Posted by: joey on May 16, 2008 at 05:34 AM
o yea, this is funny!

Posted by: hahahaha! on May 15, 2008 at 01:30 PM
this is pretty funny. a criminal defeated by people he's trying to rob!

Posted by: K Location: Nebraska on May 14, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Hooray for the residents who held him till law enforcement arrived. People work too hard for their stuff and are getting sick of these low lifes stealing and vandalizing it. Maybe they need to get a life and a job and quit taking advantage of everyone else.

Posted by: J on May 13, 2008 at 11:44 PM
say hello to approx. 3 y prob & maybe restitution, well I suppose some legal fees!