A local resident has been arrested in association with several motor vehicle burglaries that occurred across the area over the last few weeks.

On Tuesday, officers arrested 19-year-old Alexander Darnell for his role in some of the burglaries. Officers charge Darnell is this case with probable cause offenses of motor vehicle theft with a value between $1500 and $25,000, interference with law enforcement, two counts of possession of an opiate or stimulant, possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia and vehicle burglary.

At the time of this report, Darnell is confined in the Riley County Jail on a bond of $19,000. RCPD says that over the last two weeks they have received 25 reports of motor vehicle burglaries in the area.

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Riley County police on Tuesday reported 11 motor vehicle burglaries in the past 24 hours.

Police believe these burglaries are connected but are still in the early stages of investigating.

Most of the cars the burglars broke into were unlocked, police said.

Items stolen include cash, purses, wallets, sunglasses, and a weapon. Tokoi said the majority of these incidents happened in the northwest side of Manhattan.

So far, police have received leads, including an eyewitness account and Ring doorbell footage.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers or call the non-emergency police number at 537-2112.

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