Nebraska tight end Arik Gilbert arrested on suspicion of burglary after police responded to a break-in at a smoke shop

  • Police responded to the break-in and saw Gilbert exiting while carrying a bag 
  • Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said that Gilbert has been working on ‘life issues’ 
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Nebraska tight end Arik Gilbert was arrested on suspicion of burglary early Tuesday after police received a report of a store break-in.

Officers dispatched to SJ’s Liquor and Vape Shop shortly before 2 a.m. found a glass door shattered with large cement chunks from the parking lot, police said, and they saw Gilbert walking toward the exit carrying a bag. The bag contained stolen vape products, Delta 8, cigars and lighters with a total value of $1,672.07, and damage to the business was estimated at $650, police said.

Lancaster County court records did not indicate if Gilbert has an attorney who could comment on his behalf.

Gilbert, a sophomore from Marietta, Georgia, was a five-star recruit who was the top-ranked tight end prospect and 2019 Gatorade National Player of the Year. He recently transferred from the University of Georgia and was awaiting a ruling on his eligibility from the NCAA. 

Nebraska tight end Arik Gilbert has been arrested on suspicion of a burglary on Tuesday

Nebraska tight end Arik Gilbert has been arrested on suspicion of a burglary on Tuesday

Gilbert was on his third school - after starting at LSU and then transferring to Georgia last year

Gilbert was on his third school – after starting at LSU and then transferring to Georgia last year

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule says that Gilbert has been working through some life issues

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule says that Gilbert has been working through some life issues

He initially played at LSU, where he started eight games in 2020 and was named to the All-SEC freshman team after catching 35 passes for 368 yards. 

He transferred to Georgia and sat out the 2021 season. He played in three games for the Bulldogs last season, catching two passes for 16 yards and a touchdown.

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule, without elaborating, said Gilbert has been working through some life issues.

‘Had been really proud of the job he had done in the spring and summer but, to be honest, during camp he’s had some struggles and he’s been working to overcome them,’ Rhule said. 

‘We have a great group of people here trying to help him, and obviously last night happened. Disappointed for him and his family and disappointed obviously for the business owner, and we’ll have to work through it as we move forward.’

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Post source: Daily mail

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