JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a business burglary and have a suspect in custody.
Just after 3:30a.m. Friday, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office was notified of a vehicle in the roadway north of the One Stop Gas Station located at 190th and U.S. 75 Highway, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.
A deputy found the vehicle abandoned in the roadway. A Tribal Police Officer found the front window of the business broken out and a man dressed in dark clothing fleeing on foot.
Jackson County Deputies and K-9s responded to the scene along with an aircraft unit from KHP to search for the suspect.
Just before 5:30a.m., deputies took the suspect Colby Christopher Kastens, 44, of Topeka into custody near 178th Road and U.S. 75. Kastens is being held on requested charges of burglary, criminal deprivation of property and criminal damage to property, according to online jail records.