Update: MANHATTAN- Law enforcement authorities in Riley County continue to investigate several overnight robberies.

Just after 2 a.m,. the Riley County Police Department reported they received at least three reports of males approaching pedestrians on foot and demanding their property.

In two of these incidents the suspects were armed with a weapon. These incidents occurred in the central portion of Manhattan.

Riley County Police Officers set up a perimeter in the area and ultimately were involved in a foot chase of a possible suspect who was last seen running onto the KSU campus. KSUPD was alerted and began a search of the area, and the Kansas Highway Patrol also responded to the area.

At this time the RCPD continues to actively investigate these incidents; however, it appears that the suspect(s)  left the immediate area.

 

 

Update:

Kansas State University officials report that the lockdown at the KSU Manhattan campus has been lifted. Classes and activities will resume at 9:30 a.m.

Students and employees should report for class and work by that time.

Update:

The Associate Vice President for Communications and Marketing at Kansas State University Steve Logback said the search for a possible armed suspect is continuing on the Manhattan campus. “Classes are delayed until further notice, ask employees not to come to campus as well.” Logback said around four a.m. a possible armed suspect was seen on the south side of the Manhattan campus. K-State police, Riley County police, and Kansas Highway Patrol are involved in the search.

Update:

Manhattan Christian College is now on lockdown as well as the KSU campus. KSU officials report that there was an armed robbery near campus early this morning ( about four a.m. ) and the suspect was believed to be heading toward the campus, prompting the lockdown.

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KSU President Kirk Schulz has announced that there will be no classes until officials receive the all clear from K-State police.

Riley County police are assisting in this case as well.

MANHATTAN- Kansas State University officials report they are looking for possible armed suspect last seen on the south side of campus.

School officials report there was an armed robbery near campus and the suspect was believed to be heading toward the campus.

School officials are working to determine what to do about early classes. There are no barriers blocking drivers or students from entering campus at this time.

Student and Employees are being told not to come on campus until an all clear is given.

Check the post for additional details as they become available.

The search is continuing for the possible armed subject on Manhattan campus. Please stay inside and lock your doors until further notice.

— K-State (@KState) September 4, 2015

   

Possible armed suspect last seen south side of campus. Light skinned black male wearing dirty white shirt and shorts. Shelter in place. — K-State (@KState) September 4, 2015