Dec 13, 2022

Police bust financial crime ring in Kansas, recover stolen property

Posted Dec 13, 2022 3:00 PM
Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy KWCH
Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy KWCH

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities obtained a search warrant as part of a months-long investigation into financial crimes involving multiple people and jurisdictions.

Early Monday, officers with the Wichita Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team – with assistance from the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, Harvey County Sheriff's Office, Derby Police Department, and Sumner County Sheriff's Office – executed a search warrant on a property located near S 90th Street and E 71st Street South, near Derby. The search warrant was regarding stolen property located at that location, which was related to an extensive investigation involving theft, fraud, and other financial crimes committed in Kansas and Oklahoma.

The property contains several buildings and residences, necessitating multiple agencies' involvement to ensure safety and security as the warrant was executed.

Additionally, due to the size of the property and the volume of stolen goods, numerous officers were requested to assist with collecting and processing the evidence at the scene.