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 aggravated domestic battery, theft, criminal damage to property, and criminal threat in Manhattan on January 20, 2023, around 7:45 a.m. A 21-year-old woman was listed as the victim when it was reported a 27-year-old man known to her hit and strangled her, damaged a door frame, stole her Apple iPhone, and ran away from the scene. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,200. The victim did not require treatment from EMS.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 500 block of Fort Riley Blvd. in Manhattan on January 20, 2023, around 10:45 a.m. Restore of the Heartland was listed as the victim when it was reported a 44-year-old man stole a Lenovo Yoga laptop with a case, a five-piece Milwaukee power tool set, and a company credit card. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,800.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 100 block of Manhattan Town Center in Manhattan on January 20, 2023, around 6:45 p.m. Kay Jewelers was listed as the victim when it was reported an unknown man stole a white and yellow gold necklace. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $6,500. 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 aggravated robbery in the 1000 block of N. 3rd St. in Manhattan on January 20, 2023, around 10:15 p.m. after it was reported an individual armed with a handgun entered the restaurant while four employees were present and stole approximately $570 cash from the registers before fleeing the area. No injuries were reported. 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 criminal damage to property in the 5400 block of Holden Ct. in Manhattan on January 22, 2023, around 9:30 a.m. A 44-year-old woman was listed as the victim when she reported an unknown person drove through her yard causing approximately $2,500 worth of damage. 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 aggravated criminal sodomy in Manhattan on January 22, 2023, around 10:45 a.m. A 22-year-old woman was listed as the victim and a 23-year-old man known to her was listed as the suspect. Due to the nature of this crime, no further information will be released.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 2100 block of Elm Ln. in Manhattan on January 22, 2023, around 2:00 p.m. A 49-year-old woman was listed as the victim when she reported her unlocked car was entered and her tan Dooney and Burke purse with approximately $1,000 cash, a passport, and financial cards inside was stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,550. 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.