A 3/4 inch impact driver along with battery and charger was reportedly stolen from BFR Metals, 1504 State. The theft occurred between October 29th and October 30th. Total loss is estimated at $500.

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A Minneapolis man is cited for theft after taking and returning merchandise to a store that he did not purchase. 38-year-old Charles Rowson is alleged to have walked into the garden department of Lowe’s, 3035 S. 9th, on October 22nd, picked up a Dyson Vacuum, and took it to the return counter for a refund. He received a $540 gift card. Security video later determined what happened and Rowson was cited with misdemeanor theft on Thursday.

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A 36-year-old Salina man is caught in the home of an ex-girlfriend Thursday morning and arrested on burglary, theft, and obstruction charges. He was also wanted for outstanding warrants in connection with an aggravated battery a few months ago. Police Captain Chris Trocheck said Wade Dickerman was found the the mobile home of the woman in the 1600 block of Beverly at around 8 a.m. Thursday. He left after taking two cellular phones owned by the woman. He was found a short time later hiding under blankets in a mobile home just down the street.