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Husker Football Player Arrested For Vape Shop Burglary

By Tom Stanton Aug 29, 2023 | 8:29 AM

Husker tight end Arik Gilbert has been arrested following a burglary early Tuesday morning at a Lincoln vape shop.   Lincoln Police say officers were sent to investigate a burglary
at SJ’s Liquor and Vape Shop near 27th and O Street around 2:00 a.m.

When officers arrived, they found a glass door had been shattered with large cement chunks from the parking lot. Officers observed the suspect walking toward the exit carrying a bag.  They arrested 21-year-old Arik Gilbert without incident. He was taken to the Lancaster County Jail and booked for burglary.

The total value of the stolen items in the bag was $1,672 and included a variety of vape products, Delta 8, cigars and lighters. Damages to the business were approximately $650.