LARNED – Law enforcement authorities in Pawnee County are investigating a senseless act of vandalism and theft in the city in Larned.

The Pawnee Valley Community food bank was broken into and vandalized early Wednesday morning, according to a media release from Larned Police.

A suspect in the break in was found lying in the street around 2:00 a.m. next to a shopping cart full of food.

Police say blood was found inside the building on food and the freezers that held perishable items.

Oil and gas that had been stolen from Don’s Motors was emptied throughout the building on the floor and on clothing and food.

Cleanup efforts are underway as are efforts to gather donation’s for those in need while the food bank is shut down.

The United Methodist Church in Larned and Farmers Bank and Trust in Larned are accepting donations to help out in the interim.

The United Way of Central Kansas is also accepting donations in Great Bend.