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, criminal damage to property and cruelty to animals in the 2800 block of W. 61st Ave. in Manhattan on March 9, 2021, at approximately 8:11 p.m. Officers listed a 39-year-old male as the victim when it was reported a 29-year-old male suspect put detergent in a fish tank resulting in the death of all coral and fish contained inside, and stole miscellaneous items. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $3,788.00. Taylor Morris, 29, was arrested in connection on the offenses of criminal damage to property, theft, and cruelty to animals. Morris is confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $6,000.00.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 2400 block of Anderson Ave. in Manhattan on March 9, 2021, at approximately 8:53 p.m. Officers listed a 33-year-old female as the victim when it was reported a 37-year-old female suspect stole her wallet containing cash. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,700.00.
Those with information about crimes in our area are encouraged to contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.
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