Jan 03, 2025

Police: Kansas burglary suspect set carpet on fire

Posted Jan 03, 2025 3:30 PM

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a burglary and arson fire in Riley County.

Just before 5p.m. Tuesday, officers filed a report of burglary and aggravated arson in the 700 block of Humboldt Street, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Officers report an unknown subject entered the apartment and lit the carpet on fire. Total estimated loss is unknown at this time.

Police listed a 70-year-old woman, 44-year-old woman, 26-year-old man, 47-year old woman, 28-year-old woman, 37-year-old man, 38-year-old man, 25-year-old man and a 17-year old girl as victims.

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