By Scott Carlson-NP Post
NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Two men have been arrested in connection to the burglary of a North Platte business.
According to police, on Thursday, at 10:05 a.m., officers responded to a burglary that occurred in the 2200 Block of W. Front St.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who indicated that sometime overnight an unknown person entered the business and stole two computers.
Police say officers learned that no forced entry was made into the business and whoever was responsible had possibly used a key.
Officers reviewed security footage and were able to identify a suspect vehicle in the burglary.
Later in the day, officers observed the suspect vehicle with no plates and conducted a traffic stop near 8th St. and Cottonwood Ave.
Police say officers made contact with a female driver, as well as Colby Dewey, 29, and Chandler Sharp, 20, both of North Platte.
Officers obtained consent to search the vehicle and located the two stolen computers inside.
During the investigation, police say officers learned that Sharp accessed a key to the business and asked Dewey for help. It was learned that Sharp entered the business and took the computers, while Dewey provided transportation to and from the scene.
Sharp was placed under arrest on suspicion of burglary and Dewey was arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting burglary.
Police say Dewey also had an active warrant for his arrest at the time.
Both were incarcerated at the Lincoln County Detention Center.