Crime ring busted in Riley County

Story by KWCH-TV

9:57 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2008

Riley County Police say they've busted a crime ring where thieves stole motorcycles from apartment complexes in Manhattan.

Some of those bikes turned up in and near Wichita.

Riley County Police sent out a surveillance photo of a suspects' truck and trailer to police across the state.

So far, they've talked to at least four people they think are involved.

Those people say the thefts have gone on for at least 5 years.

Police believe the stolen bikes were being sold for the parts.

The seven motorcycles taken from Manhattan were worth at least $67,000.


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