OPD searching for Omaha robbery suspects

Authorities are investigating a robbery in Omaha.

December 21, 2021Updated: December 21, 2021
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb. -- Authorities are investigating a robbery in Omaha.

Omaha Police officers were advised that two male suspects, one armed with a handgun, came to La Providencia at 4810 S. 24th Street and demanded money shortly after 1:00 p.m.

After receiving cash from the clerk, the suspects broke a jewelry case and removed the jewelry from inside. The suspects then fled the store.

OPD describes the armed suspect as a while male, tall with an average build. Officers say he was wearing a brown Carhart coat with light blue jeans, brown boots and a blue surgical mask.

The second suspect was described as a white or light-skinned Hispanic male wearing blue jeans, an orange shirt with a black hoodie and light brown shoes with white soles.

The investigation is ongoing.  Anyone with information is urged to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP (7867) at www.p3tips.com or by downloading the p3tips mobile app.  Tips leading to the arrest of a robbery suspect are eligible for a reward up to $1,000.

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