An investigation continues into a burglary originally reported to have taken place at the David Traylor Zoo.
According to the city of Emporia, the burglary occurred at an Emporia Parks Department Maintenance Building at 60 Sodens Road between Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning. Police originally reported the burglary occurred at the zoo’s maintenance building, however, City Communications Manager Christine Torrens later corrected that statement saying no materials were taken from zoo property.
Suspect information is still pending, however, police say the suspects stole a 1994 Ford F-350 pickup truck — with city stickers on the sides — and various power tools including chainsaws and backpack blowers. The estimated cost of the stolen materials is more than $8,000.
If you have any information that can assist police in the investigation contact Emporia Police by calling 620-343-4225 or Lyon County Crime Stoppers at 620-342-2273. You can also submit anonymous tips at P3Tips.com or by using the P3Tips mobile app.
10:50 am Tuesday: Emporia Police Department investigating burglary at David Traylor Zoo
The Emporia Police Department is seeking information into a recent burglary at the David Traylor Zoo.
According to Emporia Police Captain Ray Mattas, officers were called to the zoo, 60 Sodens Road, around 6:10 am Tuesday for a report of a burglary. Mattas says multiple power tools and a 1994 Ford F450 pickup truck were taken from the zoo’s maintenance building between Monday and Tuesday.
The truck had City of Emporia decals on it while the power tools included chainsaws and backpack blowers. The estimated value of the stolen items totals more than $8,000.
There is no suspect information available at this time. If you have any information that can assist police in the investigation contact Emporia Police by calling 620-343-4225 or Lyon County Crime Stoppers at 620-342-2273.
You can also submit anonymous tips at P3Tips.com or by using the P3Tips mobile app.
