(KMZA)--A Pottawatomie County man suspected in a string of vehicle battery thefts is behind bars.

Pottawatomie County Sheriff Greg Riat said in a news release that 36-year-old William Eichem, of Louisville, was arrested Monday near Wamego following an investigation.

Riat says the sheriff's office received several reports of batteries being stolen in the Louisville area. The thefts are believed to have occurred between February 8th and 12th.

He said tips and assistance from the public lead detectives to identify Eichem as a suspect.

Riat says Eichem was in possession of some batteries that had allegedly been stolen when arrested.

Eichem remains in the Pottawatomie County Jail, held on a $25,000 bond.