SALINA — Law enforcement authorities are investigating suspects involved in a chase and crash in Salina following an armed robbery in Newton.
At 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to an armed robbery at E-Z Trip Convenience Store, 100 S. Main in Newton, according to a social media report from police.
Two men had entered the store, armed with firearms. Multiple shots were fired in the store by at least one of the suspects. The store clerk was not injured. The suspects obtained an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing in a vehicle. Officers looked at surveillance video and determined a suspect vehicle description with a tag number. That information was given to surrounding counties and the Kansas Highway Patrol.
About an hour later, Kansas Highway Patrol in Salina located the suspect vehicle and began a pursuit. The vehicle crashed near Salina South High School, and at least one suspect fled on foot. All three individuals are now in custody.
In response to the incident, Salina USD 305 issued the following statement to all district parents/guardians at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday:
"Dear Parents and Guardians,
Prior to school starting today, we were alerted about police activity in close proximity to South High School. As a precaution, all exterior doors were monitored until the issue was resolved.
We worked closely with the Salina Police Department to ensure appropriate actions were taken. We were prepared to use our notification system when we were informed the safety issue was resolved.
Our top priority is always for the safety of our students and staff. If you have any questions, please feel free to call your school office.
Sincerely,
Salina Public Schools"
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SALINA —Law enforcement authorities tracked down a suspect who fled a car crash early Tuesday near Salina South High School.
Just before 7am, KHP Trooper’s attempted to stop a vehicle that crashed near the school 730 East Magnolia Road, according to Trooper Ben Gardner.
Multiple subjects were inside vehicle at the time of the crash. One subject ran north from the scene, away from high school.
Just before 8a.m., law enforcement reported they had located and placed into custody the suspect, according to Gardner.
Name of the suspect and possible charges have not been released. The KHP did not report any injuries from the crash.
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UPDATED 7:53 a.m. Tuesday. From the Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C Facebook page:
From the Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C Facebook page: