SALINA – Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a vehicle theft and fire.

Sheriff Glen Kochanowski said Justin Kindlesbarger, 37, was collecting some firewood on Sunday and found the burned out shell of a 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.

It was located behind some trees in the 7400 Block of Lightville Road.

The vehicle was reported stolen from Great Bend on May 22nd and was valued at $7,000.