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Former Husker Thenarse Suspected in 2 Lincoln Burglaries

Rickey Thenarse
Rickey Thenarse

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a former Nebraska football player is suspected in two Lincoln burglaries.

It was reported that 26-year-old Rickey Thenarse was arrested Tuesday. Online court records say Police say he’s suspected in burglaries on Jan. 14 and Jan. 24. Online court records don’t list the name of his attorney.

Lancaster County Jail records say Thenarse remains in custody.

Thenarse played safety for Nebraska from 2006 through 2010 and played in three preseason games as a member of the NFL Seattle Seahawks in 2011.

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