Man tries to lure child from thrift store, Omaha NE


A store employee at Thrift World near St Marys Ave reports a short man in dark clothing approached a child who was not with a parent and tried to lure the child out of the store. The suspect was initially reported gone but was later said to still be at the scene. A separate parking complaint nearby was also mentioned.
Audio|Source: Omaha Police Dispatch - Southeast
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(name withheld) 6-2. Report of a suspicious person near St Marys Ave at Thrift World. (name withheld), the employee, says a short male, small build, wearing a black baseball cap, black shirt and black pants approached a child who was not with a parent and tried to lure the child out of the store. The incident was first reported as occurring about 30 minutes ago and initially the suspect was said to be gone. Correction: the suspect is still on scene. Also mentioned: a vehicle parking complaint near South 33 and L in the alleyway.
(name withheld) 6-2. Report of a suspicious person near St Marys Ave at Thrift World. (name withheld), the employee, says a short male, small build, wearing a black baseball cap, black shirt and black pants approached a child who was not with a parent and tried to lure the child out of the store. The incident was first reported as occurring about 30 minutes ago and initially the suspect was said to be gone. Correction: the suspect is still on scene. Also mentioned: a vehicle parking complaint near South 33 and L in the alleyway.
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Location mentioned:
Near St Marys Ave, Omaha, NE 68105
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