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Manhattan man jailed for alleged theft of bike at gunpoint

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By Brandon Peoples on December 8, 2021 Local News, Manhattan
James Norton has a past conviction out of Riley County for robbery, from 2012. (Kansas Department of Corrections 2015 photo)
James Norton has a past conviction out of Riley County for robbery, from 2012. (Kansas Department of Corrections 2015 photo)

A Manhattan man is jailed after allegedly stealing another person’s bike at gunpoint.

Riley County Police arrested 36-year-old James Norton Tuesday on a warrant listing several charges including aggravated armed robbery. The alleged incident took place around 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the 400 block of Leavenworth Street. Police listed a 51-year-old male victim. The total loss is estimated at $700.

In addition, Northon is charged with possession of an opiate, interference with a law enforcement officer, probation and parole violation charges as well as a charge for failure to appear.

Norton remains in the Riley County Jail on a bond of $34,250.

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