HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson Convenience store owner was bound over for trial, accused of 
selling items he believed were stolen from Dillon’s and being in possession of K-2.
Chris Patel is charged with possession K-2 with intent to sell within 1000′ of a school, no drug tax stamp, and possession of stolen property. His arraignment is set for February 2 nd. Police say Patel, the owner of the Zip Trip located at 200 E. Ave A was purchasing what he believed to be stolen goods from a member of Kroger’s organized retail crime unit. The stolen goods, included cases of Red Bull energy drink, Tide laundry detergent and cigarettes.
Testimony from witnesses Wednesday afternoon showed that Patel made numerous purchases, then stored the items in another building. The items were secretly marked and eventually showed up in Patels store. A search warrant of Patel’s home turned up more items as well as 45 bags of K-2.
Patel remains free on Bond.