Lincoln Police are investigating the theft of $35,000 in medical supplies in a reverse porch pirate case. Officers were called to the 7800 block of S. 97th Bay on Monday, November 9th around 8 p.m. The victim told police that around 4 p.m., he left several packages near his garage to be picked up by Fed Ex. At 4:20 p.m., the Fed Ex driver knocked on the man’s door asking where the packages were. The victim works for a spinal implant supply company and reported the contents of the packages were valued at $35,000.
Investigators searched the area and requested video from neighbors. During the time frame of the theft, a red pickup with a ladder rack was seen in the area. Investigators are asking for help identifying the vehicle.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.
