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 theft in the 2200 block of College Ave. in Manhattan on January 16, 2023, around 7:45 a.m. A 21-year-old man was listed as the victim when he reported his Talaria Sting electric bicycle was stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $4,400. 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 500 block of McCall Rd. in Manhattan on January 16, 2023, around 10:30 a.m. Menards was listed as the victim when it was reported a 50-year-old man stole a red Powerline 3000I generator. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $700.
Officers filed a report for theft in the 800 block of Laramie St. in Manhattan on January 16, 2023, around 10:45 a.m. A 23-year-old man was listed as the victim when he reported his red and white Specialized Rockhopper mountain bicycle was stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $700. 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.
Austin Swafford, 38, of Manhattan was arrested in connection to the theft of a 19-year-old man’s wallet and financial cards. Swafford was arrested for seven counts of felony criminal use of a financial card, one count of felony theft, and one count of obstruction after he used the stolen financial cards to make purchases at multiple locations. He remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $20,000.
Officers filed a report for burglary in the 900 block of Bluemont Ave. in Manhattan on January 16, 2023, around 6:30 p.m. A 21-year-old man was listed as the victim when he reported his car was broken into and his military-issued IOTV vest, HCH helmet, and license plates were stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $3,300. 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.
