Oct 07, 2020

Police: Kan. man saw stolen property being sold on Facebook

Posted Oct 07, 2020 1:00 AM
Webber-photo Sedgwick Co.
Webber-photo Sedgwick Co.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary and have two suspects in custody.

Just after 11:00 a.m. Friday, police were contacted by a 27-year-old man who reported unknown suspects stealing tools and other property from his pick-up truck on in the 12100 block of East Killenwood Court in Wichita, according to officer Kevin Wheeler.

The victim also reported that the stolen property was being sold on Facebook Marketplace.

Officers worked with the victim and located the suspects who were attempting to sell the property at a business near Pawnee and Meridian.

Crouch
Crouch

Police arrested 37-year-old Todd Webber of Wichita on requested charges of burglary, theft, and possession of paraphernalia. They also arrested 31-year-old Richard Crouch of Wichita on requested charges of burglary, theft, and possession of methamphetamine.

Police were able to return the property to the owner.

The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office.