By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
An SUV stolen from an east Salina mortuary in late January was recovered Thursday in another part of the city.
Officers were sent to Theatre Salina, 303 E. Iron Avenue, for the report of a vehicle burglary in progress. A witness reported seeing a man looking inside a blue Suzuki Grand Vitara, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.
The man, who was riding a red and black mountain bike, was described as being 30-40 years of age, 5'5" with a slender build and dark hair. He was wearing a light-weight dark jacket and dark pants.
The man left before officers arrived, but they did find the driver-side door open. When they ran the license plate, they discovered that the SUV was the same one that had been stolen from Roselawn Mortuary sometime on Jan. 24-25, Forrester said.
The SUV was not damaged and was returned to the mortuary, he said.