Jun 27, 2024

SPD looking for suspect in gas station cigar burglary

Posted Jun 27, 2024 3:38 PM
SPD Salina Police green.jpg
SPD Salina Police green.jpg

By NATE KING
Salina Post

Police are looking for suspect(s) who damaged a glass window and stole more than $200 worth of cigars from a Salina gas station early Wednesday morning.

At 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, SPD officers went to Rods Total, 1401 South Santa Fe Avenue, after the business owner reported a burglary took place.

Salina Police Cpt. James Feldman said this morning that the suspect likely burglarized the business between midnight and 7 a.m. on Wednesday.

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"An unknown suspect broke out a window on the west side of the building and was able to enter and grab a large quantity of cigars," Feldman said. "They grabbed a 4k cigar display case, a ZigZag display case, and an assortment of other cigars totaling over $300 worth."

Feldman said SPD officers have surveillance footage and are working to determine the suspect's identity.

Salina Post will update this story as new information becomes available.