Oct 21, 2023

Search continues for Kan. home invasion, robbery suspect

Posted Oct 21, 2023 4:55 PM
Phyroom “Thaloe” Ketkan -photo Saline County Sheriff
Phyroom “Thaloe” Ketkan -photo Saline County Sheriff

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a home invasion robbery are asking for help to located a suspect.

Just before 9:30p.m. September 20, Police Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of North Penn Aveue in Salina, regarding an armed robbery.

Three victims inside the home reported two subjects entered the back door unannounced and demanded money. One of the suspects threatened the victims with a long gun, while the second suspect was in possession of a knife.

While trying to disarm the suspects, one of the victims was stabbed with the knife. The suspects fled the area prior to police arrival.

A Saline County District Court arrest warrant has been issued in this case for 41-year-old Phyroom “Thaloe” Ketkan of Salina. Salina Police are looking for information on his whereabouts as well any information on the second suspect involved.

If you have any information concerning this incident or identification of the individual involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an on—line tip at:https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210, or Detective Carswell, case 2023-29225.