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1 man arrested in fireworks stand robbery

Two men still on the run
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Omaha Police have arrested one man and looking for two others involved in a fireworks stand robbery early Monday morning.
 
OPD officials say three men walked into the stand at 90th and Maple around 2:39 a.m. when they pepper-sprayed the person who was guarding the tent.

Officials say the suspects demanded money but were advised that no money was available.

Suspects forced the victim to stay down and not look at them while they stole her Samsung Galaxy S5 phone, a Samsung Tablet, and $245 worth of fireworks.

Suspects left in an unknown manner and unknown direction.

Officials say the victim eventually fled the scene and contacted a citizen at Stu's Place Bar where she was able to call police.

So far, OPD has arrested 19-year-old Terrell Williams for the incident, the other two suspects are still are on the run.

If anyone knows any information on this incident, they are urged to call Omaha Crimestoppers at (402) 444-STOP.