By: NICOLAS FIERRO
Salina Post
A male suspect was arrested after attempting to steal a flatbed utility trailer valued at $5,000.
According to Salina Police Captain James Feldman, this past Sunday around noon a 39-year old male of Salina reported that 76-year old, Wilburn McCollum was trying to steal his trailer that was parked on 700 Plaza Dr.
Before the report, neighbors in the vicinity called the 39-year old man that McCollum was in the process of stealing the trailer. The man was away from the area at the time, but called police about the issue.
After he called police, the man arrived where the trailer was and confronted McCollum. He was able to keep McCollum from stealing the trailer without physical contact, and officers arrived shortly after the confrontation.
After further investigation, police arrested McCollum for attempting to steal the trailer.