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Police Say Omaha Man Returned to Store He Robbed

laverne-brightmanOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha police say a 57-year-old man is facing charges after returning to a convenience store he is suspected of robbing to buy something.

Police say the robbery of a Kum and Go in north-central Omaha was reported shortly after 3 a.m. Thursday. Witnesses say a man entered the store and demanded money.

A few hours later that same man returned to the store and made a purchase. Police say a store employee followed the man to his home when he left and called police.

Officers arrested Laverne Brightman on suspicion of robbery.

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