Lincoln Police say a StarTran bus driver had his backpack stolen last week near 7th and ‘J’ Street. Public Information Officer Erika Thomas says the backpacked contained $10,000 cash and other items. The suspect got off the bus near 11th and ‘N’ Street.
After reviewing surveillance video officers recognized the person responsible. “They contacted 69-year-old Vincent Whitemagpie on Sunday, June 2, around 12:30 a.m. and he was taken into custody without incident.”
More than $7,800 in cash was recovered but more than $2,100 is still missing. Thomas says he was also found in possession of a methamphetamine pipe. He was taken to the Lancaster
County Jail and booked for theft by unlawful taking and possession of a controlled substance.
(Photo: Lancaster County Dep of Corrections)