Aug 05, 2021

Police: Suspect punched 51-year-old Kan. man, took his wallet

Posted Aug 05, 2021 7:00 AM
Williams photo Atchison Co. Jail
Williams photo Atchison Co. Jail

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a robbery last month have made an arrest.

Just after 3:30p.m. July 7, a 51-year-old male victim reported that he was confronted outside his residence in the 700 Block of Washington Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.  The suspects  who were known to the him and demanded money. They punched him in the face repeatedly and took his wallet. The suspects fled the scene and the victim was taken to the hospital by private vehicle for treatment of injuries.

On Tuesday, police arrested 20-year-old Landen Williams in the 700 block Kansas Avenue on a District Court warrant. He is being held  on requested charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, and theft.