SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a car theft and have made an arrest.
A vehicle stolen at Salina Regional Health Center Monday was found hours later in far north Salina.
Just after 9a.m. Monday, a Salina man told police that he parked his 1996 Chevrolet Lumina on the east side of Salina Regional Health Center, 400 S. Santa Fe Avenue, in the loading zone and left the vehicle running, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.
The man intended to be in the hospital only a few minutes and when he returned, the car was missing. The vehicle was valued at $2,500.
At 10 p.m. Monday, an officer located the vehicle parked at the ISIS Shriners building, 200 E. Diamond Drive. A witness reported that Jacob Denton, 34, of Salina, was seen driving the vehicle. Police reviewed video surveillance from a neighboring business and an officer was able to identify Denton exiting the vehicle.
Police located Denton in the area of the Red Carpet Inn, 222 E. Diamond Drive and arrested him on the following requested charges of Felony theft and Driving while a habitual violator, according Forrester.