Strong Armed Robbery in Pottawatomie County
08/21/2012

( KMZA )- The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office and the Riley County Police Department are investigating a reported strong armed robbery that occurred Sunday.

Sheriff Greg Riat says the alleged incident happened in the vicinity of 101 East Bluemont in Manhattan around sunset. 

The victim, a 64 year old male, reported being battered by a male suspect. The victim alleged the male suspect took his blue soft sided lunch bag. The bag contained a pocket knife, tobacco and some change (coins). 

Riat says the victim was taken to a Manhattan hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 

He said the only description given of the suspect is a male, possibly 25-30 years old. 

Anyone with information on the crime is asked to contact the Pottawatomie County Sheriff Office at 785-457-3353. 

 

 

 


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