A Clay Center man has been jailed in connection to a number of burglaries and thefts in Pottawatomie County recently.
According to Sheriff Shane Jager, 28-year-old Phillip Rose was arrested in connection to a Jan. 26 burglary and theft from the Westmoreland Co-Op, as well as the Pottawatomie County landfill.
Detectives gathered evidence and issued a search warrant a Leonardville home, where Rose was located, with the assistance of Riley County Police. Stolen property from both burglaries, including money was also found at the home. Rose was arrested on an outstanding burglary and theft warrant from Cloud County.
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate, and asks anyone with tips to call Capt. Darrin Stewart or leave a tip via the Crimestoppers link at ptsheriff.com
