Arrest made after robbery at Milk and Honey Coffee Co. in Topeka

20 January 2024

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A 21-year-old woman is under arrest following a robbery at a local coffee shop.

Ronnie Connell with the Topeka Police Department (TPD) said in a press release that officers were called around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19 to Milk and Honey Coffee Co. at 2200 SE 29th Street. Police were told a woman entered the coffee shop and made demands for cash.

TPD responding to the call located a vehicle believed to be involved in the incident and detained two occupants. In a later update on Jan. 20, Connell said a 21-year-old Topeka woman was arrested on numerous charges including:

Aggravated robbery

Aggravated assault

Criminal restraint

Vehicle registration violation

Displaying a plate not assigned to the vehicle

Driving while license is suspended

Vehicle liability insurance required

Warrant


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