SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent home invasion robbery and have made an arrest.
Just after 4p.m. July 5, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a home invasion in the 6100 block of SW 40th Terrace, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.
During the incident, a victim was battered and restrained and items were stolen. The investigation led deputies to a residence in the 3600 block of SE 6th Street in Topeka.
After a search warrant was granted, investigators found several of the stolen items were located inside the residence. Deputies arrested 26-year-old Charles T. Higgins and 23-year-old Kayley C. McDaniel both of Topeka.
The are being held on requested charges of of aggravated kidnapping,, aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, aggravated battery, theft, criminal damage to property, and conspiracy.