SALINA –Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a business burglary.

Police responded to an alarm just before 3:30a.m. on Wednesday Callaberesi Heating and Cooling on Armory Road, according to Salina Police Captain Mike Sweeney

When they arrived, officers saw a man leaving the business, but when he noticed police, he went back inside.

After obtaining a key to get inside, police searched the building and found Ryan Howser, 30, Salina, in the attic hiding behind boxes.

Police also found a tan canvas bag near a door which contained heating and cooling items valued at $1,429.

Howser was arrested on requested charges of burglary, theft, and obstruction.