A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with multiple incidents in south Salina.
Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus reported this morning that Colton Worcester, 14, of Salina, was arrested Wednesday in connection to multiple incidents occurring between Aug. 21 and Wednesday.
According to Hanus, on Wednesday morning, officers located a stolen vehicle with the assistance of the owner who was using a GPS application. The vehicle was tracked to the area of South Columbia Avenue and Gypsum Avenue. The vehicle was observed being driven and was stopped near the intersection of East Iron Avenue and South Columbia Avenue, he noted.
At that point, Worcester ran from the vehicle and was apprehended after he was found hiding in the 700 block of East Iron Avenue, Hanus explained. Worcester was in possession of a stolen handgun taken in a vehicle burglary Monday night, Hanus added.
Investigators with the Salina Police Department Detective Division interviewed Worcester and determined he was connected to multiple incidents in south Salina, Hanus reported.
Worcester was arrested on the following requested charges and placed in the Juvenile Detention Center in Junction City, according to Hanus.
Aggravated burglary
Six counts of theft of a vehicle
Three counts of vehicle burglary
Theft of a firearm
Defacing a firearm
Damage to property
Interference with a law enforcement officer
Hanus noted that the investigation is continuing and additional charges may be forthcoming.