The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law and in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
MANHATTAN, KAN. –
Officers filed a report for theft in the 3300 block of Mineral Springs Rd. on January 17, 2023, around 8:15 a.m. A 61-year-old woman was listed as the victim when she reported her silver 1946 Chevrolet truck was stolen from a garage. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $15,000. Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Officers filed a report for theft by deception and unlawful computer acts in the 500 block of McCall Rd. in Manhattan on January 17, 2023, around 10:30 a.m. Champion Teamwear was listed as the victim when it was reported unknown suspects fraudulently claimed to be employees of New York Presbyterian Hospital and ordered over $100,000 in merchandise that was shipped to them but never paid for. Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 1700 block of Fairchild Ave. in Manhattan on January 17, 2023, around 1:00 p.m. A 22-year-old man was listed as the victim when he reported his blue Trek Marlin 6 bicycle was stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $600. Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Officers filed a report for arson in the 800 block of Pottawatomie Ave. in Manhattan on January 17, 2023, around 2:30 p.m. A 75-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported a 28-year-old woman started a fire inside the victim’s home. Manhattan Fire Department (MFD) contained the fire within 10 minutes. MFD’s original release can be found here – https://mailchi.mp/cityofmhk/house-fire-quickly-extinguished?fbclid=IwAR…
