SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged vehicle theft.

At noon Sunday, police were sent to Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth Street in Salina for the report of a disorderly subject, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester. 

When they arrived, the mortuary employees told police that the suspect had left in one of the mortuary's Lincoln hearses. The hearse is valued at $80,000.

Officers then located the hearse parked on the north side of the police department in the driveway of the parking lot on W. Elm Street, according to Forrester.

Police arrested 52-year-old Craig Gilbert of Salina on requested charges that include Felony theft, Criminal trespassing and Driving on an expired driver's license.

The hearse was not damaged and returned to the mortuary, according to Forrester.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1618233316273.jpeg" alt="Gilbert&nbsp; has previous convictions for theft, burglary and forgery, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-photo Saline Co." />
 <figcaption>Gilbert&nbsp; has previous convictions for theft, burglary and forgery, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-photo Saline Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged vehicle theft.At noon Sunday, police were sent to Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth Street in Salina for the report of a disorderly subject, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester. When they arrived, the mortuary employees told police that the suspect had left in one of the mortuary's Lincoln hearses. The hearse is valued at $80,000.Officers then located the hearse parked on the north side of the police department in the driveway of the parking lot on W. Elm Street, according to Forrester.Police arrested 52-year-old Craig Gilbert of Salina on requested charges that include Felony theft, Criminal trespassing and Driving on an expired driver's license.The hearse was not damaged and returned to the mortuary, according to Forrester.

Man arrested after hearse stolen from Kan. mortuary