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Riley County Police are investigating two separate vehicle thefts reported late last week in Manhattan.

Officers filed the first report Sept. 5 around 4:58 p.m. in the 1100 block of Pillsbury Drive, where a 53-year-old man reported his 2001 Ford Mustang had been stolen. The estimated loss is about $1,500.

The second case was filed Sept. 6 at 10:48 p.m. in the 1100 block of Claflin Road. Police said an 18-year-old woman reported her 2014 Ford Taurus stolen, valued at $5,000. The vehicle was later recovered and returned to the owner.

Anyone with information about either case is urged to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Tipsters using the Crime Stoppers service may remain anonymous and could qualify for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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Riley County Police are investigating a forgery and identity theft case that left a Manhattan woman out thousands of dollars.

Officers filed the report Tuesday evening in the 2700 block of Bent Tree Drive. Police said a 74-year-old woman reported that an unknown suspect stole a check and altered it to redirect payment. The total loss is estimated at $3,488.62.

Authorities ask anyone with information to contact RCPD or Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers allows tipsters to remain anonymous and could qualify them for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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An investigation is underway after shots were fired over the weekend in the 2200 block of College Avenue.

According to the Riley County Police Department, a report for criminal discharge of a firearm was filed in the early morning hours Sunday at the apartment complex. Officers listed two men, aged 21 and 22 as the suspects, but have released no further information.

Police say the incident is part of an ongoing investigation.

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The Riley County Police Department says it’s investigating a Manhattan man on a host of criminal charges.

31-year-old Jesse Brewer was arrested Monday on five total charges including criminal use of a weapon, interference with a law enforcement officer and three Riley County District Court warrants for violating court orders.

Brewer was issued no bond and remains confined in the Riley County Jail.

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Riley County Police are investigating the theft of a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, which was reported stolen on January 28, 2025, at approximately 9:10 PM. The victims, two women aged 52 and 24, discovered the vehicle was missing from the 1600 block of Houston. The estimated value of the stolen vehicle is around $33,000.

Authorities are asking the public for any information that might lead to the identification of the suspect. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for tips that help solve the case.

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Officers in Riley County are investigating after reports were filed on Thursday for criminal damage to property.

Officers filed the report just after noon in the 1300 block of Pillsbury Drive in Manhattan. The victim in this case is Affordable Towing and they reported to police that an unknown subject damaged their metal fence resulting in a total loss of approximately $5,000.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

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Riley County Police are investigating after reports of a burglary occurred early on Monday morning in Manhattan.

Officers filed the report for burglary just prior to 7 a.m. in the 700 block of S. 16th Street. Officers are listing R.M. Baril as the victim when it was reported an unknown subject stole various tools from a construction storage site.

The total loss associated with this report is $3,000. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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A Manhattan man will serve four years in prison after his conviction for child sex crimes.

Riley County District Court Judge Grant Bannister on Monday sentenced 29-year-old Tristian Gooden-Heit for 15 counts of sexual exploitation of a child and single counts of a computer crime and interference with law enforcement by tampering with evidence.

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Riley County Police Officers filed a report of vehicle burglary in the 1900 block of College Heights Road on Saturday around 10 A.M.

Officers listed a 20-year-old male as the victim, who reported that a plate carrier and ceramic plates were stolen from his vehicle by an unknown subject. Total loss associated with this report is approximately $3,000.

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