NOTICE OF CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story contained information from the Salina Police Department that incorrectly identified Scotty LaFleur as the son of Barbara Thayer. LaFleur is actually the nephew of Thayer. The information in this story has been corrected.

 

SALINA – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a reported theft at a local motel.

Police say a North Carolina woman reported she left her purse in her room when she checked out of the Econo Lodge Inn and Suites at 1846 N. 9th Street on Monday morning. The purse contained at least $368 in cash.

A check of security video determined the purse had been taken by a housekeeper at the motel Barbra Thayer, 67, and her nephew Scotty LaFleur, 44, both of Salina.

They were arrested and booked into the Saline County Jail Tuesday morning on requested charges of burglary and theft.

The purse and contents were not recovered.