Omaha Police Seek Public's Help in Car Arson Case

Surveillance video captures suspect fleeing scene of $3,000 vehicle fire

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Omaha police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect who allegedly set a car on fire at 24th and O streets, causing about $3,000 in damage. The incident was caught on surveillance video during evening rush hour on Jan. 27, showing the suspect's vehicle and the victim's vehicle next to each other, followed by the sound of glass shattering and a suspect in dark clothing leaving the passenger side of the victim's vehicle.

Why it matters

Car arson is a serious crime that can endanger public safety and cause significant property damage. Omaha police are hoping to identify the suspect and bring them to justice, while also deterring future incidents of this nature in the community.

The details

Although the suspect's face is difficult to discern, police have a clear image of his car - a beat-up mid-2000s maroon Chevy Tahoe with a damaged bumper, heavily tinted windows, a faded white area on the driver's door and black wheels. Investigators have seized the vehicle but have not yet found the driver. With the car's unique characteristics, police hope someone can identify the person behind the wheel.

  • The incident occurred during evening rush hour on Jan. 27, 2026.

The players

Omaha Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the car arson incident and seeking the public's help to identify the suspect.

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What they’re saying

“Tips are submitted anonymously, and if a tip leads to an arrest, the tipster could receive a cash reward without anyone knowing their name.”

— Omaha Police Department (ketv.com)

What’s next

Investigators are continuing to search for the driver of the suspect vehicle and urge anyone with information to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of community cooperation in solving crimes, as Omaha police are relying on the public's assistance to identify the suspect and hold them accountable for the alleged arson incident.