Riley County police are investigating a residential burglary that resulted in the theft of two bicycles in Manhattan.

Officers filed the report at approximately 8:27 a.m. on Nov. 5 in the 300 block of North 15th Street. A 51-year-old woman was listed as the victim after it was reported that an unknown suspect stole two bicycles from her enclosed porch.

The total estimated loss in the case is $1,000. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Riley County police are investigating a vehicle theft that occurred early Monday morning in Manhattan.

Officers filed the report at approximately 3:12 a.m. on Nov. 3, 2025, in the 200 block of Northfield Drive. A 63-year-old woman reported that a 58-year-old man known to her took her 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe without permission.

The estimated loss from the theft is $5,000. No arrests had been announced at the time of the report.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Riley County Police Department or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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Police are investigating a vehicle theft reported Tuesday morning in the 900 block of Colorado Street.

Officers with the Riley County Police Department responded at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Oct. 9 after a 21-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man reported their moped was stolen from the street by an unknown suspect.

The estimated loss is approximately $1,000.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service allows individuals to remain anonymous and may qualify them for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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Authorities are investigating a residential burglary reported Wednesday morning in the 2700 block of Heartland Valley Road.

According to the Riley County Police Department, officers responded at approximately 9:21 a.m. on Oct. 9 after a 58-year-old man reported that an unknown suspect entered his home and stole multiple items, including watches, clothing and other valuables.

The estimated loss is approximately $50,000.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tips submitted to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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Authorities say an unknown suspect stole thousands of dollars worth of construction equipment and tools this week, south of Manhattan.

The Riley County Police Department says it happened Monday night in the 100 block of Deep Creek Road, when a 40-year-old man reported the theft, which included a wheelbarrow, a truck toolbox and copper cables or wires. The loss is estimated between $8,000 and $10,000.

Police are looking for possible suspects and are seeking the public’s help. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.

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Riley County Police officers responded to a series of incidents over the past two days, including assaults, warrants, and a reported stolen vehicle.

According to Friday and Saturday’s RCPD activity logs, officers were called to multiple locations across Manhattan for various reports, including a sexual offense, domestic disturbance, and a stolen vehicle reported early Saturday at the Manhattan Emergency Shelter on South 4th Street. Other calls included an assault near North 12th Street and Bluemont Avenue and a non-injury crash in the 1400 block of Anderson Avenue.

Among the arrests reported, Estevan Izik Rochin, 19, of Ogden, was taken into custody Saturday around 1:20 a.m. for unlawful discharge of a firearm in city limits, criminal carrying of a weapon, and interference with law enforcement. Brian Griffith, 25, of Junction City, and Isaiah Myers, 31, of Topeka, were arrested Friday on warrants for probation violation and failure to appear, respectively. Other arrests included Timoteo Guzman, 21, of Manhattan, cited for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.

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Officers filed a report for rape in Manhattan on Oct. 2, 2025 at approximately 7:45 p.m. A 19-year-old woman is listed as the victim and an unknown man was listed as the suspect. Due the nature of the crime reported, no additional information will be released. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000.

Benigno Aquino Jr., 41, of Salina, was arrested on Oct. 2 at approximately 6:13 p.m. in the 1700 block of Fair Lane on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This arrest stems from original charges of possession of methamphetamine. Aquino was issued a total bond of $8,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Cherlynn Rachel, 32, of Lawrence, was arrested on Oct. 2 at approximately 2:19 p.m. in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This arrest stems from original charges of three counts of domestic battery. Rachel was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

Pamela Hall, 20, of Manhattan, was arrested on Oct. 2 at approximately 1:08 p.m. in the 100 block of N. 4^th Street on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation. This arrest stems from original charges of two counts of criminal threat and two counts of battery. Hall was issued a total bond of $5,000 and is no longer confined in the Riley County Jail.

Officers filed a report of battery on a law enforcement officer in the 1000 block of Seth Child Road on Oct. 2 at approximately 12:04 p.m. A 20-year-old man was listed as the victim and a 35-year-old man was listed as the suspect. Wylee Schmit, 35, of Manhattan, was arrested for battery of a law enforcement officer on Oct. 2 at approximately 12:36 p.m. Schmit was issued a total bond of $6,000 and remains confined in the Riley County Jail at the time of this report.

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Riley County Police are investigating a criminal damage to property case after several vehicles were reported egged early Sunday in Manhattan.

Officers filed the report Sept. 28 around 2:14 a.m. in the 1000 block of Sunset Avenue. Police said three 18-year-old men were listed as victims after their vehicles — a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado, a 2017 Ford Edge, and a 2024 Volkswagen Jetta — were damaged. The total loss was estimated at $3,000.

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Riley County Police are investigating a forgery case reported Saturday afternoon at a Manhattan business.

Officers filed the report Sept. 27 around 12:54 p.m. in the 200 block of Johnson Road. Police said Mid America Piano was listed as the victim after an unknown suspect forged a business check. The total loss was estimated at $5,000.

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