SALINA – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a series of robberies at motels in Salina.

A suspect matching a description in robberies on December 5th and December 12th was seen taking money from a cash register at the Howard Johnson Motel, 222 E. Diamond Drive just after 1:30a.m. Wednesday, according to Salina Police Captain Mike Sweeney.

The suspect is a Hispanic male, about age about 30, approximately six foot tall, and weighs between 280-300 pounds, according to police.

He was wearing a black hooded coat with “ATLANTA” across the back.

The clerk was in the manager’s office when he heard noise in the lobby and the suspect ran from the lobby when the clerk approached. The suspect was able to take an undetermined amount of cash.

Police believe the same man is responsible for the robbery of Howard Johnson on December 5th, and The Day’s Inn on December 12th where the clerk was threatened with pepper spray.

Police are asking the public to contact Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, to help them make an arrest.