Salina Police Seek Tips on Worksite Burglary

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Salina Police are investigating a recent burglary and theft from a worksite in the 100 block of Iowa in Salina, Kansas. Between February 20th and February 23rd, unknown suspect(s) cut a lock on a building under renovation, entered the site, and stole multiple Hilti power tools belonging to Hutton Construction, with the total loss estimated at over $1,600.

Why it matters

Burglaries and thefts from construction sites are an ongoing problem in Salina, as the tools and equipment can be valuable targets for criminals. The Salina Crime Stoppers program is hoping to generate tips from the public to help identify the perpetrators and recover the stolen property.

The details

According to the police report, the suspect(s) cut a lock on the building, entered, and then cut the lock on a large toolbox to steal the Hilti power tools. The specific tools taken are still being inventoried, but the total loss is estimated at over $1,600.

• The incident occurred between Friday, February 20th, and Monday, February 23rd.
• The crime was reported to Salina Police and designated as the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week.

What’s next

The Salina Police Department is encouraging anyone with information about the burglary to contact Salina Crime Stoppers, which is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for tips leading to an arrest.