Nov 29, 2021

Police Briefs Nov. 29

Posted Nov 29, 2021 5:41 PM

Even the inflatable turkey?! 
On November 26, Manhattan Running Company reported an unknown suspect stole an inflatable turkey, a Honda Run Quiet generator and a Monster Bluetooth speaker. Officers filed a report for theft. The loss is approximately $1,250. 

MacBook jacked 
On November 24, a 21-year-old male reported an 18-year-old female and a 25-year-old male stole his Apple MacBook Air computer. Officers filed a report for theft in the 2200 block of College Avenue. The estimated loss is $1,000. 

Stolen handgun 
On November 24, an 18-year-old female and a 23-year-old male reported an unknown suspect broke into their car through a passenger side window and stole a Colt 1911 .45 handgun and financial and identification cards. Officers filed a report for burglary and criminal damage to property in the 800 block of Fremont Street in Manhattan. The loss is approximately $1,400.  

Scooter looter 
On November 24, a 63-year-old male reported an unknown suspect stole his blue 2008 Yamaha scooter. Officers filed a report for theft in the 500 block of North Ninth Street in Manhattan. The loss is approximately $800.  

Flossy 
On November 24, a 31-year-old female reported an unknown suspect broke into her car and stole a rose gold diamond ring and a white gold black diamond ring. Officers filed a report for burglary in the 300 block of Stallion Circle in Ogden. The loss is approximately $500.  

Stolen Stihl still stolen  
On November 24, Waters True Value reported a 32-year-old male suspect stole a 14" Stihl concrete saw. Officers filed a report for theft in the 300 block of North Seth Child Road in Manhattan. The loss is approximately $1,100. 

Stolen gun 
On November 25, a 21-year-old male reported an unknown suspect stole his black Taurus 1911 handgun. Officers filed a report for theft in the 500 block of Rio Hondo Way in Manhattan. The loss is approximately $600.  

Tool exodus from Genesis 
On November 26, Genesis Plumbing and a 33-year-old male reported an unknown suspect broke into a company truck and stole Milwaukee M18 tool combo set to include a screw gun, hammer drill, sawzall, skill saw, angle grinders and flashlight; Milwaukee M12 and M18 rapid chargers, crimp tool, charger radio, toilet auger, air pump, bandsaw, expansion tool and three stackable storage bins; and a Dewalt socket set and storage bins. Officers filed a report for burglary in the 1900 block of Judson Street in Manhattan. The loss is approximately $3,600.  

Second Stihl still stolen 
On November 26, Waters True Value reported a 32-year-old male suspect had not returned a rented 14" Stihl concrete saw. Officers filed a report for theft in the 300 block of North Seth Child Road in Manhattan. The loss is approximately $2,500. 

Flatbed bandit 
On November 26, a 52-year-old female reported an unknown suspect stole her black 2009 16-foot flatbed trailer. Officers filed a report for theft and criminal damage to property in the 100 block of East Kansas Avenue in Riley. The loss is approximately $2,525.  

Converter crimes continue 
On November 28, a 54-year-old male reported an unknown suspect cut off and stole the catalytic converter from his car. Officers filed a report for theft in the 1300 block of El Paso Lane in Manhattan. The loss is approximately $500. 

Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.