Aug 05, 2025

Sheriff: Stolen vehicle found burned, abandoned on Kan. road

Posted Aug 05, 2025 10:00 PM
Abandoned 2016 Hyundai Sonata found in the 4500 block of E North Street; photo Saline County Sheriff
Abandoned 2016 Hyundai Sonata found in the 4500 block of E North Street; photo Saline County Sheriff

SALINE COUNTY—Saline County authorities are investigating a possible theft of a vehicle, after discovering the car had been abandoned, damaged and burned, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.

Burned interior of 2016 Hyundai Sonata; photo courtesy of Saline County Sheriff's Office.jpg
Burned interior of 2016 Hyundai Sonata; photo courtesy of Saline County Sheriff's Office.jpg

On Monday, the sheriff's office received a call about an abandoned 2016 Hyundai parked in the 4500 block of E. North Street with its doors open, damage to the windshield and a burnt interior.

The car's owner reported they left the car running in the street outside of the home they were visiting. When they came back outside, the car was gone and apparently was stolen, according to the sheriff's office.