Sep 15, 2022

Sheriff: Manhunt involved attempted kidnapping in Russell Co.

Posted Sep 15, 2022 10:20 AM

WABAUNSEE COUNTY—The search in rural Wabaunsee County for a suspect in an attempted kidnapping in Russell County has shifted to Missouri.

Through an investigation by the Kansas Highway Patrol and the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's office the location of the suspect in this case has been confirmed to be in Missouri, according to Sheriff Rob Hoskins.

Wabaunsee County authorities have forwarded their investigative leads to Russell County and Missouri authorities so they may continue their investigation and arrest the suspect.

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WABAUNSSEE COUNTY—A manhunt in rural Wabaunsee County has ended but the sheriff's office is asking the public to continue to keep doors locked and to remove keys from vehicles, according to Wabaunsee County Sheriff Rob Hoskins.

Kansas Highway Patrol and Wabaunsee County Deputies were in the McFarland, Paxico areas searching for a black male subject. 

The sheriff's office has not indicated what prompted the search or additional details.