(Lincoln, NE) -- Vandals cause thousands of dollars in damage at a Lincoln department store.
Lincoln Police say just before 10:00 Monday morning, officers were called to the JCPenny near Gateway Mall for a reported vandalism. Police say officers spoke with an employee, who reported that the incident took place Sunday night between 5-8 p.m. LPD says during that time, an unknown person(s) went to the second floor, grabbed a fire extinguisher, and discharged the contents throughout the clothing section. Investigators say the fire extinguisher was discarded on the floor and the person(s) responsible fled.
Staff advised the contents of the fire extinguisher is considered a skin irritant, so all clothing it came in contact with must be destroyed. Damage is being estimated at $20,000.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000 or Lincoln Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.