According to a recent release from the Big Rapids Department of Public Safety, the vehicle used in Sunday’s break-in at Dunham’s Sporting Goods store was stolen out of Kent County.

On Monday, July 28, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Kent County Sheriff’s Office notified Mecosta Central Dispatch of a stolen vehicle that was pinging a location between Ives Avenue and Winter Avenue in Big Rapids. Officers responded to the area and found a red 2020 Chevrolet Trax parked behind a residence in the 400 block of Ives Avenue. The vehicle's rear-end damage, model, and color were consistent with the vehicle used to back into the east door during the Dunham’s Sporting Goods store burglary attempt early Sunday morning. The vehicle was secured and seized as part of the investigation. 

Authorities are continuing to identify the suspects in this case. Anyone with information on this case or the identity of the suspects is asked to contact the Big Rapids Police Department at 231-527-0005.