By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
A Salina man was arrested on multiple requested charges after he was found hiding in the utility closet of a residence that was supposed to be vacant.
Officers responded to the report of a burglary in progress in the 200 block of S. Eighth Street at approximately 3:30 p.m. Monday, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning. Neighbors had reported that they had seen a small-statured man enter the residence and that they had seen him coming and going from the residence since Thursday.
The residence, owned by a 70-year-old Solomon woman, was supposed to be vacant.
During a search of the residence, officers found Nicholas Reimonenq, 29, of Salina, hiding in a small space between the furnace and the wall of a utility closet, Forrester said.
They also located a backpack belonging to Reimonenq, that allegedly had in it items belonging to previous residents. Additionally, an antique glass doorknob allegedly was found in Reimonenq's pocket, Forrester said. The total of the items was $55.
Reimonenq was arrested on the following requested charges, Forrester said.
●Burglary
●Theft
●Interference with a law enforcement officer