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Police search for suspect in burglary at Golden 1 Credit Union in Lincoln

Police search for suspect in Golden 1 Credit Union burglary
Police search for suspect in Golden 1 Credit Union burglary 02:03

LINCOLN - A search is on for a suspect after people were asked to stay away from the scene of a burglary at Golden 1 Credit Union in Lincoln Sunday afternoon, police said.

The Lincoln Police Department said officers responded to an alarm at the Golden 1 Credit Union in the area at about 9 a.m. Sunday.

At the scene, police heard noises coming from inside the credit union and set up a perimeter. They said they gathered evidence of a break-in.

The suspect was seen on surveillance cameras shared by the bank and police said they believe the suspect entered the bank through the roof.

Police used drones to search for the suspect but were unable to find them. They searched the bank, including the roof and crawl area.

Around noon, the city of Lincoln urged people to avoid Lincoln Boulevard near the Safeway shopping center as officers searched for the suspect in the burglary. About 15 minutes later, the city said the Safeway had closed and all customers left the store but a suspect was not in custody.  

The suspect was seen wearing light blue jeans, a black sweatshirt, a black beanie and a ski mask.

Police do not believe there is any risk to the public but all nearby stores in the parking lot were evacuated. As of 7:30 p.m., the stores in the area remain closed.

By 7 p.m., police said the scene was clear and they are urging people with information to contact them. 

Deputies with the Placer County Sheriff's Office were at the scene to assist the police department,

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