SHAWNEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating an armed robbery and have made an arrest.
Just before 5:30p.m. Thursday, police received a report of a robbery which occurred on the lot of Dove cremations & Funerals located at 2843 SE Minnesota Avenue, according to Lt. Aaron Jones.
An employee was leaving the building when they were approached by a man described as approximately 5-foot-11, 170-195 lbs, wearing a black head wrap, and tan or grey pants.
The suspect threatened the victim with a black handgun demanding items as they spoke with an accent; possibly of Spanish origin. The victim complied with the demands. Witnesses saw a grey or tan early 2010s Nissan or similar type vehicle.
Just before 8p.m. officers were called to a disturbance in the west alley of the 1200 block of SW Fillmore in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.
While investigating the disturbance, officers located a stolen gold Saturn in the alley. During the investigation, officers located the occupants of the stolen vehicle in an apartment at 1254 SW Clay and discovered items from the robbery at Dove Cremation. Three juveniles ages 16, 16, and 15 were taken into custody on charges related to this incident.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact the Topeka Police.
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SHAWNEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating an armed robbery.
Just before 5:30p.m. Thursday, police received a report of a robbery which occurred on the lot of Dove cremations & Funerals located at 2843 SE Minnesota Avenue, according to Lt. Aaron Jones.
An employee was leaving the building when they were approached by a man described as approximately 5-foot-11, 170-195 lbs, wearing a black head wrap, and tan or grey pants.
The suspect threatened the victim with a black handgun demanding items as they spoke with an accent; possibly of Spanish origin. The victim complied with the demands. Witnesses saw a grey or tan early 2010s Nissan or similar type vehicle.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact the Topeka Police.