PLAINVILLE — Following the homicide reported Tuesday in rural Rooks County, the Plainville Police Department announced this week it would be increasing patrols in residential areas of the community.

“As members of this community as well as being sworn to protect our citizens, we will do our best to make sure everyone here remains safe and protected,” the department said in a social media release.

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (800) KS-CRIME or the Rooks County Sheriff’s Office at (785) 425-6312.

The KBIs’ investigation of the crime is ongoing.