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 as well as 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 3100 block of Ella Ln. in Manhattan on December 2, 2021, around 1:51 p.m. Officers listed a 25-year-old female as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect stole her 12′ Christmas tree off her front porch. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $540. 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 300 block of E. Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan on December 2, 2021, around 2:25 p.m. Officers listed Faith Furniture as the victim when it was reported a 60-year-old male suspect stole an Ashley Furniture box truck containing cabinetry and flooring. Mark Hornbaker, 60, of Stafford was later arrested in connection by Kansas Highway Patrol for possession of stolen property and transported to Geary County Jail.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 100 block of Moores Ln. in Manhattan on December 2, 2021, around 2:43 p.m. Officers listed a 65-year-old male as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect broke into his shop through a window and stole a red 2004 Chevrolet Silverado truck with miscellaneous tools inside. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $11,200. 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.
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