A masked suspect walked into the Pearle Vision near 144th and Maple late on October 10 and walked out with $14,280 worth of designer sunglasses, and Omaha police now need the public's help putting a name to the face caught staring straight into the store's security camera.
Police say the suspect targeted high-end brands including Prada, Versace and Ray-Ban before fleeing the store, according to KETV. The theft happened around 9:30 p.m. that Saturday night, a timeline confirmed by the store manager, per the same report. Despite wearing a blue medical mask, the suspect looked directly toward the camera while entering the shop, giving investigators a clear view of his eyes.
Surveillance video also captured what appears to be the suspect's getaway vehicle, described as a tan or silver compact SUV. The Pearle Vision location sits at 3506 North 147th Street, Suite 104, in Omaha.
A Familiar Scene at the Same Store
This is not the first time the shop has been targeted. A similar crime was reported at the same Pearle Vision location on October 28, 2025, when a person wearing nearly identical clothing and the same style of blue medical mask made off with several designer sunglasses in a comparable manner, the station notes. In that incident, the store reported roughly $20,000 in stolen merchandise.
Between the two thefts, the store has now reported more than $34,000 in stolen eyewear over the course of a year. The two thefts involved more than $34,000 in reported stolen eyewear over roughly a year.
How to Submit a Tip
Anyone with information is asked to contact Omaha Crime Stoppers, a nonprofit affiliated with the Omaha Police Department, by calling 402-444-STOP or by using its website or the P3 Tips app. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers are anonymous, and tipsters are never asked to testify in court, according to Omaha Crime Stoppers.
A board made up of private citizens reviews and approves any reward payouts, which come from donations and fundraising rather than the police budget. Standard rewards through the program typically range from $50 to $1,000, while its Enhanced Reward Program can pay out between $1,000 and $25,000 for qualifying cases, per Crime Stoppers.
Residents can also report tips directly to the Omaha Police Department. People seeking anonymity or consideration for a cash reward of up to $1,000 can text “OPD” and their tip to CRIMES at 274637, according to the Omaha Police Department.
