The Salina Police Department delivered an update on a suspect that is possibly tied with a burglary and chase.

Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on November 13th at 1:30 am, an officer observed a 2005 Nissan Maxima going 40 in a 30 MPH zone, in the 400 block of N. Santa Fe. A traffic stop was attempted in the 200 block of E. North as it traveled eastbound, but the driver began accelerating quickly from the officer and a pursuit began.

The driver continued eastbound on North St. until turning northbound on Niles. The vehicle then, turned westbound on Stimmel and then went northbound on Cunningham. They eventually pulled into a driveway at a residence in the 700 block of N. Cunningham.

Moreover, the suspect fled on foot after pulling over. Officers investigated the vehicle and discovered a 28-year old female passenger. The suspect was not located.

A possible suspect has been identified and the investigation is continuing. During the pursuit speeds did reach around 100 MPH and the suspect did run multiple stop signs in the county. The passenger was not charged with any crimes.

ORIGINAL —–

Authorities theorize a suspect who stole items from a home is connected to a police chase.

Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News yesterday at 5:16 pm, deputies interviewed a couple that stated someone burglarized their home in the 4900 block of E. North St. The victims left their home unlocked and set their alarm from a phone. They said their alarm notified someone entered the home from around 7:30 am-12:30 pm.

The suspect allegedly entered their home and stole a Walther P22 pistol from a bedroom, valued at $300. Furthermore, the suspect reportedly entered an outbuilding and stole a white 1991 Jeep Renegade with a black top, valued at $5,000. The Jeep Renegade bears a KS tag, 1172 AEZ. 

Soldan said, the Salina Police Department had a chase the night before and the suspect abandoned their vehicle about a quarter mile from the victim’s residence. Deputies speculate the suspect in the chase was the same who burglarized the home.

The investigation is ongoing.