Jun 03, 2025

Manhattan teens accused of aggravated robbery

Posted Jun 03, 2025 4:30 PM

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred April 11, in the 1500 block of Pipher Lane in Manhattan have made two more arrests.

Just after 10a.m. Monday, police arrested 16-year-old Miles Ellner and 15-year-old Josie Friesen both of Manhattan on requested charges of aggravated robbery, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Both are being held without bond at the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center.

On April 11, a 16-year-old  victim reported the suspects pointed a firearm and and took items from him.