ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have a suspect in custody.
On Feb. 3, a 57-year-old victim reported that a burglary had occurred that morning at a residence in the 400 block North 2nd Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson. The suspect allegedly took several firearms and several knives.
Just after 1:30a.m. Saturday and following an investigation, police arrested 35-year-old James Gilliland who was taken into custody on requested charges of burglary and theft. Police also recovered the stolen weapons, according to Wilson.