Public Information Officer Matthew Droge
1001 South Seth Child Road
Manhattan, Kansas 66502-3115
(785) 537-2112 ext. 3048
www.RileyCountyPolice.org
To reduce crime and improve the quality of life for the citizens we serve
mdroge@rileycountypolice.org
MEDIA RELEASE
◊ Aggravated Robbery Investigation ◊
October 8, 2014
Released by Matthew Droge
MANHATTAN, KAN. – The Riley County Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance after an
incident involving subjects who were thought to be armed. This incident occurred in the 1200 block of
Kearney Street on October 8, 2014 at approximately 1:00 AM.
The victim, a 25-year-old male was reportedly approached by two unidentified males and forced to drive
them to an ATM. They demanded that the victim give them money or face physical injury.
Before these crimes could escalate further, police were contacted with a description of the victim’s
vehicle and were able to locate it and perform a traffic stop. At this time the suspects fled on foot and
have not been located at the time of this release. A search of the area was conducted by a multitude of
police officers which included surrounding agencies and a helicopter supplied by the Kansas Highway
Patrol.
The suspects were wearing Halloween masks at the time of this incident and police are withholding the
name and personal information of the victim due to the nature of these crimes and the current status of
these suspects.
Police were contacted shortly after the incident began and immediately initiated this investigation into
aggravated kidnapping, aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, and criminal threat. If you have any
information about these crimes please contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.
The Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers can be reached anonymously by visiting
www.ManhattanRileyCountyCrimeStoppers.com or calling 785-539-7777. By using this service you could
become eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.