Lincoln Police dealt with several incidents over the weekend including an armed robbery, a case of arson and a series of vehicle break-ins.
Stanley Phan – Photo Courtesy LSO Bookings
Late Saturday evening LPD Officers were called to an apartment complex in the 500 Block of South 25th . LPD Lieutenant Justin Armstrong tells KLIN News officers found evidence of smoke damage and burn marks both inside and outside the complex. 39-year old Stanley Phan was located and arrest on 1st degree arson charges Damage is estimated around $5,000. There were no injuries.
Around 11:30 pm Sunday night a 19-year-old Lincoln man reported he and a friend were walking near Roper Park at 5th and Adams when he was approached by an unknown male. The suspect punched and kicked the victim before brandishing a firearm and stealing his wallet.
Lieutenant Armstrong reports some of the stolen contents were recovered in the area but about $300 in cash was still missing. The victim received minor injuries but refused treatment. The investigation continues.
Markus Lopez, Photo Courtesy LSO Bookings
Early Monday morning just before 5 a.m. LPD was alerted to several vehicles in the University Square Parking Garage, 101 North 14th Street, being broken into. Lieutenant Armstrong tells KLIN News 8 vehicles had windows broken and property taken.
Police located and arrested 35-year-old Markus Lopez who was lodged in the Lancaster County jail on one count of felony criminal mischief. The investigation continues.