Omaha Police Search for Repeat Offender in High School Car Theft

Surveillance footage shows 42-year-old Richard McIntyre stealing a Subaru Forester from Omaha South High School.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:54am

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An extreme close-up of a car key or ignition switch, dramatically lit by a harsh flash against a dark background, conceptually representing the investigation into a recent car theft incident.Surveillance footage captures a suspect in a high-profile car theft, exposing the gritty reality of property crimes in Omaha.Omaha Today

Omaha police are searching for 42-year-old Richard McIntyre, who is accused of stealing a 2016 Subaru Forester worth over $10,000 from Omaha South High School on April 6. Surveillance video captured McIntyre at the school wearing a brown coat and getting into the vehicle. The crime is classified as a Class II felony, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years.

Why it matters

McIntyre has a lengthy criminal record spanning nearly two decades, including convictions for assaulting an officer, evading police, multiple felony thefts, drug possession, and criminal impersonation. This latest incident highlights the ongoing challenge of repeat offenders and property crimes in the Omaha area.

The details

According to the police, surveillance footage shows McIntyre at Omaha South High School on April 6, wearing a brown coat and stealing the 2016 Subaru Forester. The vehicle is valued at more than $10,000, and the crime is classified as a Class II felony, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years.

  • The incident occurred on April 6, 2026.

The players

Richard McIntyre

A 42-year-old man accused of stealing a car from Omaha South High School. He has a lengthy criminal record spanning nearly two decades, including convictions for assaulting an officer, evading police, multiple felony thefts, drug possession, and criminal impersonation.

Omaha Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the car theft incident and searching for the suspect, Richard McIntyre.

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What’s next

The Omaha Police Department is asking the public for help in locating Richard McIntyre. Anyone with information about his whereabouts or the stolen vehicle is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of repeat offenders and property crimes in the Omaha area, and the importance of community cooperation and anonymous tip lines in helping law enforcement apprehend suspects and recover stolen property.