Apr 04, 2025

Damaged firearms found outside Salina sporting goods store after break-in

Posted Apr 04, 2025 2:23 PM

By SALINA POST

Salina Police Department officers are investigating a break-in at Cleve’s Marine and Sporting early Thursday morning.

According to Capt. Paul Forrester, officers were dispatched around 7:15 a.m. to the store at 136 S. Broadway after employees received an alarm notification. When police arrived, they discovered that forced entry had been made into a portion of the building.

Several firearms were reported missing but were found just outside the building. The recovered items included a .22 air rifle, a semi-automatic .22 rifle, and another unidentified rifle. All three were damaged and in disrepair.

The total estimated loss is approximately $300. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Salina Police Department.