SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary at a rural Kansas home.
On Tuesday afternoon, a woman at a home in the 7200 block of East Farrlley Road reported a suspect stole more than $10,000 in various American currency, according to Saline County Sheriff Rodger Soldan,
The suspect escaped with $7,300 in cash, antique coins and $2 bills.
The homeowner had a collection of $2 bills, about 100 antique silver dollars, about 50 of the 1960s era silver dollars, $50 in loose change and then five 1841 silver dollars that were valued at $3,500, according to Soldan.
The burglary occurred between 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., when both residents were away from home. One of the residents had worked in his shop on the property in the morning and left around 2 p.m. for town. His wife arrived home at 5:30p.m., discovered the crime and contacted the Sheriff's Office.
Soldan said there was no evidence of forced entry, so the suspect may have entered through an unlocked door or window. The burglar damaged a few pieces of furniture, including a nightstand and chair.
The total loss due to the burglary is $11,020, with $10,900 in physical currency and $120 in property damage, according to Soldan.