Man used toy pistol to steal cigarettes from gas station, Lincoln Police say

2022-09-10 10:58:02 By : Mr. Harry Davies

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Armed with nothing but a toy gun, one man stole a pack of cigarettes from a Lincoln gas station, police say.

Shortly after 8 a.m., a 25-year-old man entered a Kwik Shop near 44th and O Streets with what employees thought was a handgun.

He then went to the employee side of the counter and grabbed a pack of cigarettes, which police say was worth around $8.36.

The suspect left the store, he kicked over a beef jerky display stand, police said.

Shortly after, officers say they found him nearby with a toy handgun and the stolen cigarettes.

He was then arrested and charged with robbery.

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