SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a carjacking and have made an arrest.
Just before 9p.m. Tuesday, police responded to 2024 SE California in Topeka, according to a media release.
A woman traveling on Interstate 70 stopped at the Phillips 66 convenience store when she noticed a tire on her Dodge Caravan needed air. As she was near the store, three suspects approached, held her at gunpoint and drove away in the vehicle.
Officials broadcast a description of the vehicle. A Kansas Highway Patrol officer saw the van traveling on 6th Street near Croco Road. During the pursuit, the suspects made it to the west side of Lawrence before they were detained. Two of the suspects are juveniles and are being held for Aggravated Robbery in the Shawnee County Juvenile Detention Center. Police
continue searching for other suspects.
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SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a carjacking.
Just before 9p.m. Tuesday, police responded to 2024 SE California in Topeka, according to a media release.
A woman traveling on Interstate 70 stopped at the Phillips 66 convenience store when she noticed a tire on her Dodge Caravan needed air. As she was near the store, three suspects approached, held her at gunpoint and drove away in the vehicle.
Officials broadcast a description of the vehicle. A Kansas Highway Patrol officer saw the van traveling on 6th Street near Croco Road. During the pursuit, the suspects made it to the west side of Lawrence before they were detained.
Police did not release names of the suspects or possible charges they face.