Caught on Cam: Armed man tries to rob Omaha Mexican fast food restaurant

Omaha police detectives are hoping the public recognizes the man's mask or what he's wearing.

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A man in what appears to be a Cobra Kai-inspired mask tried to rob the Abelardo’s near 31st and Q streets in Omaha. The video, from last October, shows the man pointing a gun at employees before leaving without any cash.The suspect approached a back door but turned around. Seconds later, he’s seen going in through another entrance near the drive-thru. He wore a skull mask, similar to the look from the movie “Karate Kid,” and went straight into the kitchen, where he pointed the gun at employees. Employees raised their hands as the gun was pointed. Police said the man demanded money, but the employees did not give him any. He left without firing any shots. Abelardo’s is equipped with a surveillance system that captured clear images of the mask, his black Dickies hoodie with orange lettering, and his teal sneakers. If you recognize the man, contact Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP or online here.Tips are always anonymous.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

OMAHA, Neb. —

The suspect approached a back door but turned around. Seconds later, he’s seen going in through another entrance near the drive-thru.

He wore a skull mask, similar to the look from the movie “Karate Kid,” and went straight into the kitchen, where he pointed the gun at employees.

Employees raised their hands as the gun was pointed. Police said the man demanded money, but the employees did not give him any.

He left without firing any shots.

Omaha Police Department

Surveillance video captured clear images of the man’s outfit, mask, and sneakers.

Abelardo’s is equipped with a surveillance system that captured clear images of the mask, his black Dickies hoodie with orange lettering, and his teal sneakers.

If you recognize the man, contact Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP or online here.

Tips are always anonymous.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.