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Topeka Police Arrest suspect in Aggravated Burglary and Auto Theft
Investigation
TOPEKA, Kan. – On August 8, 2024, just before 3:15 p.m., officers from the Topeka Police Department
(TPD) responded to a reported traffic-related call for service in the 2900 block of SW 31st Ct. Upon
arrival, officers identified the individual involved as Shawn M. Ward, 26, of Topeka, who is a suspect in
an ongoing aggravated burglary and auto theft investigation.
Officers attempted to initiate a car stop, but Ward failed to comply. Additional units were requested to
assist. After a brief period, Ward was taken into custody without further incident.
As a result of the investigation, Ward was arrested and transported to the Shawnee County Department
of Corrections on the following charges:
- Aggravated burglary
- Misdemeanor theft from a Building
- Felony theft of a motor vehicle
- Criminal use of a financial card
- Criminal Trespass
- Felony obstruction; interference with a Law Enforcement Officer
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to email
telltpd@topeka.org or contact the Topeka Police Criminal Investigation Bureau at 785-368-
- Anonymous tips can be made by calling Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-
- You can also make anonymous tips online at www.p3tips.com/128.
All persons charged with a criminal offense are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court
of law.
On August 8, 2024, just before 3:15 p.m., officers from the Topeka Police Department (TPD) responded to a traffic-related call in the 2900 block of SW 31st Ct. The call led them to Shawn M. Ward, a 26-year-old resident of Topeka, who is a suspect in an ongoing investigation into aggravated burglary and auto theft. - Upon arriving at the scene, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Ward’s vehicle. However, Ward did not comply with their orders, prompting the request for additional police units to assist with the situation. Despite the initial resistance, Ward was apprehended after a brief pursuit. The arrest was completed without further incident.
- Ward was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. His arrest is part of a larger investigation into a series of aggravated burglaries and auto thefts that have been affecting the Topeka area.
- The Topeka Police Department is continuing its investigation into Ward’s alleged involvement in these crimes. The arrest marks a significant development in the effort to address and resolve the recent surge in property crimes within the community.
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