HUTCHINSON— A Kansas Convenience store owner was bound over for trial on Wednesday, accused of selling items police believed were stolen from Dillons and for being in possession of K-2 or synthetic marijuana.

In May of 2015, Chris Patel, 43, was arrested in Hutchinson and charged with possession of K-2 with intent to sell within 1000 feet of a school, no drug tax stamp, and possession of stolen property.

His arraignment is set for February 2.

Police say Patel, the owner of the Zip Trip located at 200 East Avenue A in Hutchinson was purchasing what he believed to be stolen goods from a member of Kroger’s organized retail crime unit.

The stolen goods, included cases of Red Bull energy drink, Tide laundry detergent and cigarettes.

Testimony from witnesses Wednesday showed that Patel made numerous purchases, then stored the items in another building.

The items were secretly marked and eventually showed up in Patel’s store. A search warrant of Patel’s home turned up more items as well as 45 bags of K-2.

Patel remains free on Bond.