Sheriff’s deputies in Pottawatomie County arrested a local woman on Monday after reports were filed in Riley County of two stolen vehicles.

RCPD filed the report of motor vehicle theft in the 500 block of S. 15th Street just prior to 7 a.m. on Monday when a service vehicle was stolen by an unknown suspect. Officers listed Olgoonik Enterprises as the victim in this case. While investigating, officers discovered a second vehicle had gone missing – a 2012 GMC Denali. Officers were able to locate the two vehicles in Frankfort later in the day.

Sheriff’s deputies from Pott County later arrested a suspect in the case – 32-year-old Kimberlea Becklund, who is homeless. The charges were not disclosed by RCPD at this time.

Monday’s incident was one of ten motor vehicle thefts reported to RCPD. Officers are encouraging everyone to remain aware and lock their doors when they leave their vehicles.

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Officers reported a motor vehicle theft in the 500 block of S. 15th Street on December 9, 2024 at approximately 6:55 AM.  Officers listed Olgoonik Enterprise as the victim when it was reported a work truck was stolen by an unknown suspect. It was discovered an additional vehicle was missing, a 2012 GMC Denali. Both vehicles were later located in Frankfort, Kansas. A suspect, Kimberlea Becklund, 32, homeless, was arrested by the Pottawatomie County Sherriff’s office.

Officers filed ten (10) reports of motor vehicle theft in the last 24-hours. It cannot be emphasized enough to secure your property, lock your vehicles, and park in well-lit places. Please do not leave valuables in your vehicles.

Officers filed a report of aggravated battery in the 700 block of Pebblebrook Circle on December 9, 2024, at approximately 12:40 PM. Officers listed a 14-year-old male as the victim when it was reported a known 14-year-old male hit the victim over the head twice with a beer bottle causing the bottle to shatter and requiring medical attention.

Benigno Aquino, Jr., 40, of Manhattan, was arrested on December 9, 2024, at approximately 5:15 PM in the 2300 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd. Aquino was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. The original charges in this matter were for unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Total bond was set at $5,000. Aquino was not confined at the time of this report.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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