Two juveniles were spotted after stealing numerous vape cartridges from a smoke shop.
Salina Police Captain James Feldman tells KSAL News, yesterday morning officers responded to a burglary at Pack Rat on 695 S. Broadway. Employees arrived at the business and located a window on the south side of the business had been broken.
Surveillance video indicated two juvenile males who burglarized the business at around 12:30 am. The suspects stole vape cartridges before exiting.
Later in the afternoon, a St. Francis employee spotted the reported juveniles at Centennial Park. The suspects ran away dropping multiple vape cartridges on the ground. They hid behind a shed in the 800 block of Commanche before authorities apprehended them. It was determined the vapes came from the business.
The suspects, a 15 and 14 year old are being charged with:
- Burglary
- Damage to Property, Trespassing
- Possession of Electronic Cigarette
Loss and damage of the business is around $1,200.