Manhattan Woman Accused of Stealing Car and Cell Phone

Police arrest 21-year-old Isabella Counts on multiple charges related to the alleged incident.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:46pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car key fob reflecting a bright flash of light, conceptually representing the aftermath of a vehicle theft incident.A recent rash of car and cell phone thefts in Manhattan has residents on edge and police working to address the persistent property crime problem.Manhattan Today

An investigation is underway after a Manhattan man reported his car and cell phone were stolen. Riley County Police were notified on Sunday afternoon about the alleged incident in the 900 block of Moro Street. The next morning, police arrested 21-year-old Isabella Counts on charges of criminal damage to property, criminal deprivation of property, computer unlawful acts, and criminal deprivation of property.

Why it matters

Property crimes like car theft and cell phone theft are common issues in many urban areas, and this case highlights the need for vigilance and effective law enforcement response to protect residents' personal property and safety.

The details

According to police, Counts was arrested on Monday morning following the Sunday afternoon incident where a Manhattan resident reported their car and cell phone were stolen. Counts was booked into jail on a $6,000 bond but was no longer in custody as of Tuesday morning.

  • The incident was reported to Riley County Police on Sunday afternoon.
  • Counts was arrested the following morning on Monday.

The players

Isabella Counts

A 21-year-old Manhattan resident who was arrested and charged with criminal damage to property, criminal deprivation of property, computer unlawful acts, and criminal deprivation of property.

Riley County Police

The law enforcement agency that investigated the reported theft and made the arrest of Isabella Counts.

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What’s next

Counts is expected to appear in court in the coming days to face the charges against her.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing challenge of property crimes in urban areas and the importance of residents remaining vigilant to protect their personal belongings, as well as the need for effective law enforcement response to address these types of incidents.