By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas burglary suspect after he was found hiding in the utility closet.
Just after 3:30p.m. Monday, 9fficers responded to the report of a burglary in progress in the 200 block of S. Eighth Street in Salina, according to Police Captain Paul Forrester.
Neighbors had reported that they had seen a small-statured man enter the residence and that they had seen him coming and going from the residence since Thursday. The residence, owned by a 70-year-old Solomon woman, was supposed to be vacant.
During a search of the residence, officers found Nicholas Reimonenq, 29, of Salina, hiding in a small space between the furnace and the wall of a utility closet, Forrester said.
They also located a backpack belonging to Reimonenq, that allegedly had in it items belonging to previous residents. Additionally, an antique glass doorknob allegedly was found in Reimonenq's pocket, Forrester said. The total of the items was $55.
Reimonenq was arrested on requested charges of Burglary, Theft and Interference with a law enforcement officer