Assistance sought in assault-robbery case
Originally published 09:29 p.m., May 12, 2008
Updated 09:45 p.m., May 14, 2008
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in recovering a communication device taken during a robbery to an individual last week.
The robbery occurred at about 9:15 p.m. on May 7 at 225 NW Gordon.
The female victim told police that two unknown white males battered her until she lost consciousness.
The victim described one suspect as about 40 years of age, approximately 6’ 3”, medium build with a long goatee, wearing a “Harley Davidson” t-shirt and a blue jean jacket without sleeves. The second suspect was described as a white male, late 30s with a shaved head and a beard.
One of the items taken was a “Dynavox” communication device. The device is dark blue and resembles a laptop computer. The communication device has a value of approximately $23,000.
The Topeka Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in recovering the device for the family.
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Correction: The communication device was not stolen, just misplaced by the owner.
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