Lincoln Man Arrested for Vehicle Theft

27-year-old Adam Jarzynka taken into custody after standoff with police

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Lincoln Police arrested a 27-year-old Lincoln man named Adam Jarzynka in connection to a vehicle theft on Thursday. Jarzynka was wanted on a Lancaster County felony warrant for failing to appear in court on a previous drug possession charge. After a standoff, Jarzynka surrendered to police and was taken to the Lancaster County Jail, where he was also cited for theft by unlawful taking between $1,500 and $5,000.

Why it matters

Vehicle thefts are an ongoing issue in Lincoln, with the city seeing a rise in such crimes in recent years. This arrest highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending repeat offenders and the need for a comprehensive approach to address the root causes of property crimes in the community.

The details

According to police, Jarzynka was located at a household near South 34th and Randolph streets in Lincoln at around 12:41 p.m. on Thursday. Investigators had confirmed he was inside the residence and wanted in connection to a stolen vehicle investigation. Police contacted Jarzynka and attempted to get him to surrender, which he did a little after 4 p.m.

  • On Thursday, February 20, 2026, at 12:41 p.m., police located Jarzynka at a household in Lincoln.
  • Around 4 p.m. on the same day, Jarzynka surrendered to law enforcement.

The players

Adam Jarzynka

A 27-year-old Lincoln man who was arrested in connection to a vehicle theft and had an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in court on a previous drug possession charge.

Lincoln Police Department

The law enforcement agency that apprehended Jarzynka and conducted the investigation into the vehicle theft.

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What’s next

Jarzynka will remain in custody at the Lancaster County Jail, where he will face charges for the vehicle theft and his outstanding warrant.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the need for continued vigilance and a collaborative approach between law enforcement and the community to address the persistent problem of property crimes in Lincoln.