Update (4.5.18, 4:00 pm)

Statement from Investigator John Deal:

On 4/4/18 NPPD requested assistance from the public in identifying the suspect in these robberies.  Pictures of the suspect and vehicle used were released to the media and posted to social media.  Within just a few hours the Lincoln County Crimestoppers hotline received several valid tips about the suspect and vehicle.

Officers were told the vehicle and suspect, Cory Tabbee, would be at a residence in the 1800 block of East 2nd street.  Officers located the vehicle there and interviewed the owner of it who will not be named as they have not been charged with any crime.  The owner allowed officers to search the vehicle and indicated that Corey Tabbee lived at the residence and has used their vehicle in the past.

Cory was not on scene and officers were granted a search warrant for the residence.  In Cory’s room officers located clothing, a bandana, and boots that appear to match what the suspect wore during the robberies.  Inside of the pickup they located a package of cigarettes that matches what kind the suspect received in the Kwik Stop robbery.

On the morning of 4/4/18 officers again went to the residence and this time located Cory who was arrested without incident.  The knife or cash were not recovered.  It is believed that Cory was alone when the robberies took place.  Corey was incarcerated for 2 counts of robbery and use of a weapon to commit a felony.

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Update fron NP Police (4.5.18, 11:06 am)

According to Investigator John Deal, Cory Tabbee was arrested at his residence in the 1800 block of West 2nd Street. More information is expected to be released later.
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Update from NP Police (4.5.18, 10:55am)

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The North Platte Police Department is investigating multiple armed robberies and is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

Between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.,  on April 2, 2018, the NPPD investigated two armed robberies that occurred approximately 30 minutes apart.

In the first incident, a male dressed in all black clothing with a black bandana covering his face entered the Kwik Stop at 1420 Rodeo Rd. The suspect brandished a large kitchen knife at the clerk and demanded the cash from the register. The suspect removed cash from the drawer and left.

In the second incident, a suspect matching the same description entered Penny’s Diner and brandished a large kitchen knife at the clerk. The suspect again removed cash from the drawer and left. The suspect also entered the Kwik Stop at 9th and Jeffers but did not commit a robbery although it is believed those were his intentions.

Witnesses describe the suspect as Hispanic or Native American and being approximately 6 feet tall with an average build. It was further reported the suspect may have a scar on his nose. A maroon pickup is also believed to be involved in these incidents and it is unknown if the suspect was working alone or if there were others in the vehicle.

This suspect is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.

If you have information about these incidents please call NPPD or utilize the Lincoln County Crimestoppers program.