By OLIVIA BERGMEIER
Salina Post
A Falun resident stole another resident's vehicle late Thursday evening after wrongfully believing he had permission to use the car.
Saline County Sheriff's Office deputies reported to a Falun residence around 8:30 p.m. Thursday after they received a call regarding the theft of a 2001 Ford Taurus valued at $2,100.
When deputies arrived, they began searching the area and found the car and its driver, 36-year-old Falun resident Alexander Rothrock, near Falun and South Centennial roads.
Sheriff's Office Capt. James Hughes said when deputies conversed with Rothrock, he informed them that he thought he had permission from the owner to drive the vehicle.
Deputies then arrested Rothrock and later requested charges for theft.
"The vehicle was returned to the owner without any damage or any other missing items," Hughes said.
According to Hughes, Rothrock acquired the vehicle's keys from borrowing the car previously, but the owner decided to strip that permission away, and Rothrock allegedly didn't know.
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