RCPD seeks public’s help identifying possible suspects in cemetery desecration case

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Published: Nov. 6, 2026 at 4:44 PM CST|Updated: 25 minutes ago

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Riley County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying several individuals who may be connected to a criminal desecration case.

According to RCPD, around 8:53 a.m. on Nov. 4, police received a report that unknown suspects knocked over and damaged 49 headstones at the Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan.

The total estimated damage is about $16,600.

RCPD released these images, asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals.

Riley County police are seeking help identifying individuals after 49 headstones were damaged...
Riley County police are seeking help identifying individuals after 49 headstones were damaged at Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan.(Riley County Police Department | Riley County Police Department)
Riley County police are seeking help identifying individuals after 49 headstones were damaged...
Riley County police are seeking help identifying individuals after 49 headstones were damaged at Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan.(Riley County Police Department | Riley County Police Department)

Anyone who recognizes these individuals or vehicles, or has information regarding this case, can contact RCPD at (785) 537-2112.

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