Foot Pursuit and Apprehension of Suspect at Southeast 21st Street, Topeka

Summary: Law enforcement responded to a report of a suspicious subject at Southeast 21st Street, near Heartland and the Ford building in Topeka, Kansas. The subject, described as a 6-foot male wearing a white mask, white shirt, backpack, and white hat, was seen in a parking lot and later fled on foot, jumping a gate and moving toward the southwest corner of the Ford building. Officers coordinated a search of the area, tracking the suspect as he moved through fields and construction areas. The pursuit involved multiple officers and resulted in at least two individuals being taken into custody. The incident concluded with officers clearing the area and confirming no further suspects remained.