In the past month, officers with the Riley County Police Department have taken multiple reports of aggravated burglaries in the areas near Aggieville where a suspect walked into an occupied residence and took items. In some instances, the suspect was confronted by residents before leaving. In 2 instances, females reported being assaulted by the suspect. The suspect has been described as a Hispanic or light-skinned black male, approximately 5’6”-5’10” with a thin to average build and no facial hair. The male has been described as being approximately 20-30 years old.
We are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in this investigation. If you have had contact in the prior month with a male matching this description that seemed odd or suspicious at your residence, or noticed a male matching this description walking around a residence in your neighborhood, please call the Riley County Police Department at 785-537-2112 and let dispatch know you want to provide information. You can also leave a tip anonymously through the Manhattan/Riley County Crime Stoppers website, or by calling 785-539-7777 or calling toll free to 1-800-222-8477.
