UPDATE: Two People Arrested in Connection to a Business Theft

Two people were arrested in connection to a business theft.

Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Wednesday, February 26th authorities identified the suspect that stole three spools of copper power cables from Central Power Systems & Services on 1944B N. 9th. The theft occurred sometime between Friday, February 21st and Tuesday, February 25th.

Allegedly, on Tuesday the suspect sold a considerable amount of copper to BFR Metals on 1504 W. State St. After further investigation, officers determined the suspect was at a residence in the 700 block of Wood.

Officers then arrived to the house and obtained a search warrant. Reportedly, a copper power cable that was from Central Power Systems & Services and personal use drugs were located.

Authorities arrested 41-year old, Matthew Finch without incident. He was booked into the Saline County Jail on the following charges:

Felony Theft
Felony Damage to Property
Theft by Deception
Making False Information
Possession of a Stimulant
Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia

During the search warrant, police also arrested 29-year old Stephanie Derrick without incident. She was booked in reference to Possession of a Stimulant and Drug Paraphernalia.

Police say Derrick and Finch are acquainted. The investigation is ongoing.

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ORIGINAL:

Copper power cables valued over $8,000 were stolen from a diesel truck repair and service business.

Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Tuesday, February 25th Central Power Systems & Services on 1944B N. 9^th reported three spools of copper power cables were stolen. The theft occurred sometime between Friday, February 21st and yesterday.

Each spool contained 8 strands of 50’ lengths of cable. Total loss was valued at just over $8,000.

There are no suspects at this time. The investigation is ongoing