Topeka police arrest 2 in connection to theft, stolen property investigation

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka police arrested two people in connection to a recent series of vehicle theft investigations.

The Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced in a press release June 17 that officers executed a search warrant on June 14 in connection to numerous ongoing vehicle theft investigations in the 1100 block of SW 31st Street. As a result of the search warrant, officers recovered two stolen vehicles, stolen property along with a gun that was stolen 2019. Additional work by police revealed the use of financial cards.

Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka said officers arrested a 46-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, both of Topeka, in connection to the investigations. They were booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on the following charges:

• 46-year-old
  • Possession of stolen property
  • Aggravated burglary
  • Criminal damage to property
  • Theft $25,000 <$100,000 from motor vehicle
  • Criminal use of financial card
  • Criminal possession of a weapon by felony
• 37-year-old
  • Aggravated burglary
  • Theft $25,000 <$100,000 from motor vehicle
  • Criminal use of financial card
  • Possession of stolen property

If you have any information to share with police regarding these investigations, send an email to telltpd@topeka.org or call 785-368-9400. Anonymous tips can be made to Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007 or by clicking here.

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