Omaha police have made two arrests in an ongoing commercial business robbery series. Two individuals have been booked for robbery and accessory to a felony relating to five Omaha business robberies.
The first robbery was on December 13th at the Kwik Shop on 36th and Leavenworth street. On December 17th four more robberies were reported that seemed to be connected to the Kwik shop robbery.
Those businesses included the same Kwik Shop, a Quick Trip, a Family Dollar and a Super 8 Motel. Information obtained during the investigation revealed a suspect vehicle that was used during the robberies. Investigators also learned that there were two suspects involved.
On December 19th, robbery unit detectives arrested 38-year-old Earl Biggs who was booked into Douglas County Corrections for four counts of Accessory to a Felony.
37-year-old Tobias Swift was arrested on December 20th for a warrant related to the December 17th robbery of the Family Dollar. On December 22nd four additional robbery charges were added.
Anyone with information about this robbery series or any other robberies is encouraged to call Omaha Police Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP. Or the Omaha Police Dept. Robbery Unit at 402-444-4619. All tips are anonymous. Tips leading to the arrest of robbery suspects are eligible to up to a $5,000.00 award.