Burglary at Manhattan Barn Leads to $1,500 Loss

Police investigating after 71-year-old woman reports theft of power tools and other items

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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Police in Manhattan, Kansas are investigating a burglary reported on Monday afternoon in the 1500 block of Rosencutter Road. A 71-year-old woman told the Riley County Police Department that an unknown suspect entered her barn and stole multiple items, primarily power tools, resulting in an estimated $1,500 loss.

Why it matters

Burglaries and property crimes remain an ongoing issue in the Manhattan area, with the Riley County Police Department working to respond to such incidents and encourage residents to take steps to secure their property and report any suspicious activity.

The details

According to the police report, the burglary occurred around 1:54 p.m. on February 2nd. The 71-year-old victim said the unknown suspect entered her barn and stole a variety of power tools and other items. The total estimated value of the stolen property is $1,500.

  • The burglary was reported to police on Monday, February 2nd, 2026 around 1:54 p.m.

The players

Riley County Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the burglary incident.

71-year-old woman

The victim who reported the burglary and theft of items from her barn.

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The takeaway

This burglary highlights the ongoing need for residents in the Manhattan area to remain vigilant about securing their property and reporting any suspicious activity to the Riley County Police Department, which continues working to address property crimes in the community.