SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of business burglaries and have a suspect in custody.
On July 31, police were dispatched to Killer Custom Wraps, 631 NW Tyler Court in Topeka, in reference to a burglary to the business, according to Lt. Edward Stanley.
Upon arrival it was found that multiple business adjacent to Killer Custom Wraps had been burglarized as well.
The Topeka Police Department received information from the public that a vehicle believed to be involved with the burglary had been seen in the North Topeka Area.
On August 1, police located the vehicle in question in the 1300 Block of NW Jackson Street and took one individual into custody believed to be involved in the burglary.
After further investigation, Topeka Police Department Detectives served a search warrant at the location. and recovered items related to the burglary, as well as narcotics and paraphernalia.
As a result of the investigation police arrested 43-year-old Fredrick C. Lowe, of Topeka on requested charges of Burglary, Possession of stolen property, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of drug paraphernalia. He remains jailed on a $5,000 bond, according to online jail records.