The Riley County Police Department is renewing its appeal for information regarding a potential witness in connection with an aggravated battery that took place on Thursday, May 31, 2018. At approximately 1:00 PM that day, a 15-year-old girl was attacked and beaten in the head with an object resembling a bat or pipe.

During the initial investigation, Officer Deutsch interviewed a man near the intersection of the Linear Trail and Pecan Circle, where the attack occurred near the Schwan’s Food Service delivery center. The witness was described as a taller male, possibly in his late 50s or early 60s, driving a silver passenger car. This individual reported seeing a white male wearing a white shirt and carrying a pipe, with visible tattoos around his neck.

According to the witness, the suspect was walking northeast on the Linear Trail toward S. Manhattan Avenue, then turned around and headed southwest back toward Pecan Circle. This sighting occurred approximately 10 minutes prior to Officer Deutsch arriving at the scene.

Authorities believe this potential witness may have critical information that could help solve the case. Anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, is urged to contact the Riley County Police Department at 785-537-2112. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777 or 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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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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