Police arrest Topeka man after he allegedly broke into local school
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police in Topeka have arrested a man in connection to a report of a burglary at a local school.
The Topeka Police Department (TPD) was called around 3:30 a.m. on April 10 to Sheldon Headstart at 1155 SW Seabrook Avenue. Police arriving at the scene found a 31-year-old Topeka man who allegedly had stolen property in his possession.
City of Topeka spokeswoman Rosie Nichols says the man was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. His charges include:
Burglary; dwelling to commit felony, theft, DV, or sexually motivated crime
Theft <$1,500 from building
Interference with law enforcement officer; obstruct/resist/oppose felony warrant service or execution
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If you have any information to share regarding this investigation, send an email to the TPD at telltpd@topeka.org or call 785-368-9400. You can also make anonymous tips to Shawnee County Crime Stoppers by calling 785-234-0007 or by clicking here.
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