SALINE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a suspect for alleged car theft.

Just after 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, police stopped a 2007 Buick Lacrosse, driven by Roderick Payton, 32, Galveston, TX, in the 1600 block of South Ohio, according to Salina Police Captain Mike Sweeney.

Payton got out of the car and fled on foot. He was taken into custody in the 900 block of East Cloud a short time later.

The Buick was stolen from a 24-year-old woman from Texas City, Texas, according to Sweeney.

Payton was booked into the Saline County Jail on requested charges of possession of stolen property, fleeing and eluding law enforcement, and interference with a law enforcement officer.