SALINA- Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a Kansas woman for alleged theft and forgery.

Police arrested Candice M. Pell, 34, Salina, on Wednesday for making six false merchandise returns while working at Marices in the Central Mall and pocketing the money.

Pell is alleged to have made the returns between January 10th and January 25th, totaling $1,106.73. Two transactions were made in someone else’s name, according to police.

The store’s loss prevention department made the discovery.
Pell was booked into the Saline County Jail on requested charges of felony theft, false writing, and forgery.