SALINA- Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a case of alleged felony theft.

Police reported that an audit indicated an employee of O’Reilly Auto Parts, 523 South Broadway in Salina was giving unauthorized discounts to a business in Junction City.

Neal Barta, 50, Salina, was arrested on Tuesday.

He faces one count of felony theft in connection with giving the discount between January 14, and December 1, of this year.

The total amount of loss has been placed at $2,053.