UPDATE @ 1:25 p.m.
According to a release from Kettering police, the suspect, 34-year-old Brandon J. Snyder, of Kettering, is being held on suspicion of receiving stolen property.
Police said after causing a disturbance at the Shell gas station, 3960 Far Hills Ave., the suspect was stopped by a Kettering officer in the 3000 block of Far Hills.
He was driving the new Mercedes-Benz that he allegedly stole from the Centerville dealership.
Police said Snyder admitted to the crimes and told the officer at the traffic stop: “You should go ahead and handcuff me. This is going to make the news.”
Inside the Mercedes were the Smashburger food items as well as alcohol and cigarettes, according to police.
Miami Twp. police said the suspect tried unsuccessfully to use the grill at Smashburger.
UPDATE @ 11 a.m.
Miami Twp. Capt. John Magill said after allegedly breaking into the Smashburger by the Dayton Mall, the suspect drove through a glass window at the Mercedes-Benz dealership, at Ole Spanish Village Shopping Center, 1 Loop Road in Centerville, and stole a brand new Mercedes-Benz.
Buns, tomatoes, raw ground beef and other hamburger ingredients allegedly taken from Smashburger were found in the vehicle.
UPDATE @ 9:35 a.m.
Kettering police arrested the suspect in this case, but Miami Twp. will be pursuing charges of breaking and entering at the Smashburger.
Miami Twp. Capt. John Magill said detectives are working to figure out the timeline of the as yet unidentified suspect, who allegedly stole a vehicle from an auto dealership in addition to visiting Smashburger after hours.
We’re working to learn more from Kettering police.
EARLIER
It’s not the kind of smash you’d expect at Smashburger.
Police are investigating after someone shattered a large glass window at the restaurant by the Dayton Mall.
Officers responded to the break-in around 6 a.m.
They say whoever got inside turned on the grill. There’s no word yet on what the thief – or thieves – might have taken.
Miami Twp. police have not yet released any more information.
According to initial reports, Kettering police took a suspect into custody. They could not immediately be reached for comment this morning.
Police scanner traffic also indicates the suspect was driving a stolen car.
