GC Police searching for suspect following break-in

On June 1, 2018, at 5:45 a.m. Officers of the Garden City Police Department were dispatched to 800 N 6th St. for a reported Aggravated Burglary in progress. When Officers arrived on the scene, they located the victim, Luciana Venturi (18) 800 N 6th St. standing at the corner of 6th and Walnut St with blood on her legs.

The investigation revealed the victim was asleep in the living room of the apartment when she heard a loud bang. When she awoke, the suspect was on top of her hitting her. The victim stated she rolled onto the floor to try and protect herself. The suspect continued to attack Venturi; Venturi grabbed a weapon in the house to defend herself injuring the suspect. Once the suspect was injured, they fled the scene. The victim then fled the apartment and called the police.

Further investigation revealed the suspect broke out the window on the front door and gained entry into the house.

Garden City Police searched the area but was unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is known to the victim.

The Garden City Police Department is attempting to locate a person of interest in this investigation, Savannah Newberry (23) of Garden City. We are requesting assistance from the community. If you know the whereabouts or have information related to this incident, you should call the Garden City Police Department (620) 276-1300. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers (620) 275-7807, or text your tip to Garden City PD, text GCTIP and your tip to Tip411 (847411).

This is an active investigation, and no further information will be released at this time.