Salina Post
Salina law enforcement are investigating a hit-and-run, along with a business burglary.
According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on May 4 at around 6:00 am, officers responded to a possible hit-and-run at Nature’s Gifts (1829 S. 9th).
Reports indicated a gray KIA Soul had driven into the front glass of the business and fled the area afterwards. When employees learned about this, they determined that a box of Kratom pills were missing.
The business then provided a possible suspect.
The damage to the front glass door was valued at $2500 and the theft was valued at about $750.
Later on, at about 9:15 am, officers responded to Popeye’s, (2125 N. 9th), in reference to a medical assist call.
Upon arrival officers determined the 37-year-old male who needed assistance was the suspect from the burglary at Nature's Gifts.
The male was transported to the hospital where he was being treated and later admitted. The KIA Soul was located in the parking lot and secured for a search warrant.
Warrants are being requested for the suspect for Burglary and Felony Damage to Property.