SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an armed home invasion burglary, have a suspect in custody and asking the public for help to locate to
Just before 10:30 p.m.Tuesday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center (Dispatch) received a 911 call stating three suspects had broken into a home in the 8300 Block of SW 29th Street in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.
The armed suspects arrived at the residence claiming to have vehicle trouble. The suspects then forced their way inside the residence. Four adults and three small children were home. Several items, including money, were stolen from the residence before the suspects fled the scene on foot.
Deputies arrived on scene, spoke with witnesses and with the assistance of a K9 Unit searched the area. A vehicle believed to be associated with this incident was located in the 2800 block of SW Auburn Road unoccupied.
Deputies located a female suspect identified as 38-year-old Lindsay Self and took her into custody on requested charges of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, aggravated burglary to a dwelling, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping, criminal discharge of a firearm, theft and criminal damage.
The Sheriff’s Office is attempting to identify the two male suspects in this case. Both white male suspects are described as possibly
late 30s to early 40s and 5 feet 7 inches tall. One is bald and the other is balding with gray/blonde facial hair.