BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of vehicles being burglarized in the city on Great Bend.
In addition, just before 11a.m. Monday, officers took a report of a stolen 2012 Dodge Journey from the 2500 block of 16th Street in Great Bend, according to a media release.
Utilizing doorbell surveillance cameras in the area of one of the vehicle burglaries, officers were able to determine a suspect vehicle matched the description of the stolen vehicle.
Officers then received information that the stolen vehicle was located at the Great Bend Public Library. Officers contacted 22-year-old Hunter Ward in the area.
During the investigation, Officers located some of the property reported stolen from vehicles on the suspect.
In addition, Ward had the key to the stolen vehicle in his possession and was also in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Officers arrested him on requested charges of burglary of a motor vehicle, Poss. of stolen property, Poss. of methamphetamine, Poss. of marijuana, Poss. of drug paraphernalia, No drug tax stamp.