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Arrest warrants issued for 2 people suspected of Central High School plaque thefts

From the What you missed last week in notable Omaha crimes and court cases series

Dan Crisler Omaha World-Herald
Mar 11, 2024
Mar 11, 2024 Updated Apr 17, 2024
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Omaha police have issued arrest warrants for two people allegedly involved in the thefts of historic plaques from Central High School.

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plaques-cm03 — Evidence of a stolen plaque remains at Central High School on Monday. Several historic plaques have been taken from the school.
CHRIS MACHIAN, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD

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Thieves stole the plaque for Seemann Stadium at Omaha Central.
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Camera 1 — Omaha police are seeking two people who allegedly stole several plaques from Central High School.
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION

Camera 3 — Omaha police are seeking two suspects who allegedly stole several plaques from Central High School.
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION

Camera 2 — Omaha police are seeking two suspects who allegedly stole several plaques from Central High School.
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION

plaque 2.jpg — A plaque commemorating the site of Central High School as the former site of the territorial capitol. The Central High School Foundation says the plaque was stolen.
MICHELE ROBERTS

plaque 1.jpg — A plaque commemorating the signing of the first state constitution of Nebraska in 1866 where Central High School now stands. The Central High School Foundation says the plaque was stolen.
MICHELE ROBERTS

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