Oct 13, 2023

Police: Kansas woman stole, cashed winning lottery tickets

Posted Oct 13, 2023 4:00 PM

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged theft at a convenience store in Manhattan.

Just after 3p.m. Thursday, officers filed a report for theft in the 1300 block of Anderson Avenue in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Kwik Shop reported a known female suspect took books of lottery tickets, activated them and cashed out winning tickets.

The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $3,000.