Mar 12, 2022

Sheriff: Theft suspect attempted to run over Kan. business owners

Posted Mar 12, 2022 2:00 AM
Miller-photo Shawnee Co.
Miller-photo Shawnee Co.

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges after allegedly stealing from a business on Wednesday.

Just before 8:15 a.m., the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting that a suspicious person was in the process of taking items from a business in the 1000 block of SE 45th Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. The business owners were also on scene and attempted to detain the suspect.

During the event, the suspect entered a vehicle and drove it towards the business owners, striking them with the vehicle.

Deputies responded to the call and arrested 24-year-old Colton G. Miller  of Topeka, who was still at the scene. No serious injuries were reported.

Miller was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of  aggravated battery, theft and criminal damage to property, according to Christian.