Two women were recently arrested in Chanute on a count of felony theft.

The Chanute Police Department responded to a business in south Chanute for a reported theft. Upon officers arrival, it was reported to them that two females left the store with several items totaling nearly $2,000 without paying for them. Officers quickly located a car in the area matching the description given to them. Officers interviewed 25-year old Cheyenne Swenson of Parsons and 22-year old Casey Graham of Thayer and placed them under arrest for felony theft after locating the items in the vehicle. The items were returned back to the business.

Swenson and Graham were transported to the Neosho County jail without incident. The investigation is still ongoing at this time.