SALINA- Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a suspect in connection with a burglary of a laundry room.

A 27-year-old man accused of stealing Patrick E. Dale, 27, Salina was seen by witnesses taking a commercial washer and dryer from a laundry room at an apartment complex in the 2100 Block of East Crawford just after 1:20a.m. on Sunday, according to Police Captain Mike Sweeney.

The appliances along with floor mats were taken from the laundry room in the pickup Dale was driving when it was stopped near Oakdale Park.

The value of the items stolen is placed at $1,240.

Dale was booked into jail on requested charges of burglary, theft, and damage to property.