Vehicle Theft Suspect Arrested After Short Pursuit on Interstate 70

On January 22nd, a suspect was arrested following the theft of a silver 2005 GMC Yukon SUV from the Airliner Motel at 781 North Broadway.

The 43-year-old victim reported that he left his vehicle running while briefly entering his room. A motel resident, John Rodgers, 47, of Salina, allegedly jumped into the running vehicle and drove away.

Police spotted the stolen vehicle near the 2200 block of North Ninth and Interstate 70. The pursuit concluded at mile post 253.

Rodgers was taken into custody without incident. He was arrested for vehicle theft, attempting to elude law enforcement, and driving with a suspended Nebraska driver's license. No drugs were found during the arrest.

Rodgers was booked into the Saline County Jail.