SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities investigating a residential robbery have made three arrests and continue searching for additional suspects.
Earlyi Sunday, two victims reported that suspects entered their home in the 1000 block of Ellis Street in Wichita armed with shotguns and handguns, forcing them into a bedroom at gunpoint, according to Wichita Police Department spokesperson Andrew Ford.
The victims were then restrained with zip ties while the suspects stole several electronic devices and three handguns. The victims, who were familiar with the suspects, began searching for their stolen property after the incident. One victim discovered that his phone and vehicle keys were missing and tracked their location to the 13600 block of West Nantucket in Wichita, a residence believed to be associated with one of the suspects.
Wichita Police responded to the Nantucket address, established a perimeter, and attempted to mcommunicate with the occupants. Officers engaged with individuals inside the residence through a Ring doorbell camera, during which an occupant inadvertently activated the speaker. This revealed a conversation indicating the occupants were aware of law enforcement’s presence.
Despite repeated attempts to negotiate, the individuals refused to exit, prompting the activation of the SWAT Team and Crisis Negotiations Team.
While waiting for the search warrant, one suspect exited the residence and was taken into custody without incident. During the subsequent search of the home, two additional suspects were found hiding in the attic and were also taken into custody.
Two suspects remain at large, and investigators are actively working to identify and locate them.
According to Sedgwick County jail records 33-year-old Andrew Denning is being held on a requested charge of Aggravated robbery, criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, ID theft, theft of property or services, probation violation and numerous drug allegations. Trinity Cook, 19; and George Bos, 62, are being held on requested charges of aggravated robbery.