Posted September 27, 2019 11:32am
(KAIR)--The Atchison County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burglary at the Muscotah City Hall.
According to a release from Sheriff Jack Laurie, the building was broke into early September 18.
Taken were about seven envelopes containing utility payments.
Laurie says the sheriff’s office has a suspect in the case but the case remains under investigation.
The sheriff’s office is also investigating a burglary at a residence located at 12717 U.S. Highway 159 in rural Muscotah.
Laurie says suspects entered the basement of the residence and removed numerous miscellaneous items----including antiques and railroad memorabilia.
The loss was estimated at $1,000.
Both burglaries were reported to the sheriff’s office Tuesday.