BARTON COUNTY -Law enforcement authorities in Barton County are investigating a suspect in connection with a series of ten burglaries.

Just after 8 a.m. on Wednesday sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to 34 Northeast 20 Road just north of the city of Great Bend after a report of particular a vehicle seen at a vacant residence.

The suspect vehicle had already left the area when deputies arrived, but they were able to locate it a short time later in Great Bend.

Officers executed a traffic stop and contacted the driver.

He did not have a valid Kansas driver’s license and was placed under arrest.

Through investigation, the officers found suspected stolen items in the vehicle and storage shed in Great Bend.

The driver of the vehicle identified as Alex Wise, 29, Great Bend, was booked into the Barton County Jail on charges of burglary, theft, driving while suspended and failing to comply with restrictions (no interlock device).