TOPEKA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects 0n multiple charges after they broke into a downtown building.
Just before 9a.m. Christmas Eve, police were dispatched to 100 E 9th Street in Topeka on a report of a suspicious person, according to Lt. Ron Ekis.
Upon arrival an employee informed officers that two male suspects had gained entry to the building and demanded checks.
The employee was able to call police and the subjects fled inside the large building. Suspects were eventually located on the 7th floor and taken into custody.
Another victim was identified and indicated that she had been battered and was held against her will in one of the apartments. Officers were able to locate narcotics and drug paraphernalia after taking the suspects into custody.
Both suspects were brought to the Law Enforcement Center for interviews and ultimately booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. Brady Brooks, 34 of Topeka, is being held on requested charges of criminal threat (DV), criminal restraint (DV), attempted aggravated burglary, burglary, theft and criminal damage to property.
Ben Polasky, 38 of Topeka is being held on requested charges for burglary, theft and criminal damage to property