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Man Faces Robbery Charge in Omaha Carjacking

omaha-policeOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A man faces a robbery charge in connection to a carjacking in Omaha.

Police say the 21-year-old man was taken into custody following a carjacking Saturday night in east Omaha. A woman told authorities she was driving when she pulled over for a man waving at her. The woman said she thought she knew the man.

Authorities say the man got into the vehicle and told the woman he was taking the car. The woman got out of the car and reported the incident to police.

Officers say the woman’s car was later spotted with the 21-year-old man inside. He was taken into custody for questioning then later booked on a robbery charge. Court records do not list formal charges.

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