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Ex-Employee Nabbed for Stealing Nebraska Football Helmets
25 Sep
Summary
- A former employee is accused of stealing four helmets from the team.
- He allegedly used his old access badge to enter facilities and steal items.
- The former staffer also faces accusations of sneaking into games without a ticket.
A former University of Nebraska-Lincoln employee, Brett Powers, was arrested following accusations of stealing football team property. Powers allegedly entered athletic facilities using his former employee access badge on multiple occasions in August and September. Security footage reportedly shows him acquiring four valuable football helmets and various team clothing items.
The helmets are valued at $1,500 apiece, totaling $6,000 for the stolen items. Beyond the alleged theft of equipment, Powers is also accused of using his former access to attend university football games without possessing a valid ticket.
Powers was taken into custody and faces felony burglary charges. His bond was set at $15,000, and he is banned from the university campus. He is scheduled to appear in court again on November 5.
