Second arrest made in Holmes Lake armed robbery


LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A second person was arrested Wednesday in a robbery at Holmes Lake.

Anania Ruba, 18, was taken into custody after the Lincoln Police Department searched his apartment near Southwest 27th and West South streets.

A user of the NOW Local News App submitted a photo showing the SWAT team in the area during the search.

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Police presence at Southwest 27th and West South streets

Courtesy: Eric Bettger

The robbery happened on the evening of June 22 on the south shore of Holmes Lake.

A 20-year-old man from Crete and a 21-year-old man from Papillion told police that they were robbed at gunpoint by three males.

The robbers stole a gun, a phone, cash and keys from the 21-year-old, according to LPD.

They also took the 20-year-old’s phone, police said.

SEE ALSO: Teen arrested in Armed robbery at Holmes Lake in Lincoln

In the search of Ruba’s room, investigators said they found two loaded handguns, various drugs, digital scales and cash.

He was arrested on suspicion of robbery, use of a firearm to commit a felony, possession of a firearm during a drug violation, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and possession of money while committing a drug offense.

A 17-year-old boy, whom the victims knew, was arrested in the robbery last week.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.

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