An investigation into the break-in of a grocery store in Guthrie Center has resulted in an arrest, after the suspect was injured and found at a hospital. Officials with the Guthrie Center Police Department report 18-year old David Paul Dawson, of Guthrie Center, was arrested at the Guthrie County Hospital today (Tuesday), at around 5:15-a.m.  Dawson was being seen at the hospital for a laceration to his wrist and was receiving sutures. He’s been charged with Burglary 3rd Degree and Criminal Mischief 2nd degree, both “D” Felonies and one count of Trespassing, a simple misdemeanor. Officials say Dawson was being held on $5000 bond in the Guthrie County Jail, pending his appearance in front of the Magistrate.

Dawson was arrested after police investigated a report that there was a broken front window at Hometown Foods. The investigation revealed that someone had broken into the store through one of the 4-foot by 8-foot double pane glass windows. An undetermined amount of cigarettes and bottled liquor were taken from the store. Don Reinhart (Store Owner) and Eric Grove (Store Employee) were called to assist the Police Department with their video surveillance system. From that video surveillance, the Police Department was able to identify a suspect.

The Guthrie Center Police Department received assistance from the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office and also from Panora Police Department.