Crime & Safety
Summit County, OH: Suspect Accused of Stealing Food During Break-In
Summit County, OH – A 45 year old Dayton man has been arrested following a burglary investigation in northeast Ohio after authorities say he allegedly broke into a home, stole food and fled when confr
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-10-21T16:34:25.140Z
Summit County, OH – A 45 year old Dayton man has been arrested following a burglary investigation in northeast Ohio after authorities say he allegedly broke into a home, stole food and fled when confronted by the homeowner.
According to the Summit County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded Sunday, Oct. 18, to a reported burglary at a residence on East Wellock Road in Coventry Township, near Akron.
Investigators said a male suspect allegedly forced his way into the home through a window and began stealing various items, including food.
The homeowner confronted the intruder, who subsequently fled the residence on foot.
Deputies Launch Search Using Drones
Following the report, deputies searched the surrounding neighborhood with assistance from the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Authorities deployed drones to help locate the suspect, who was eventually found on Derling Street.
The man, identified as Jason E. Bond, 45, of Dayton, was arrested without further incident.
Investigation Uncovers Additional Alleged Crimes
The sheriff's office said its investigation connected Bond to additional property crimes in the area.
According to investigators, Bond allegedly stole a vehicle from Akron and parked it in a neighborhood along Penguin Avenue.
Before the reported burglary on East Wellock Road, authorities said he also allegedly attempted to force entry into two other homes, one on Pinetop Court and another on North Bender Avenue.
Deputies reported finding property in Bond's possession that they linked to the burglaries and several vehicle break ins in the surrounding area.
Felony Charges Filed
Bond was charged with one count of burglary, a second degree felony, and two counts of attempted burglary, both third degree felonies.
He was booked into the Summit County Jail.
Sheriff Kandy Fatheree's office announced the arrest Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Authorities did not report injuries or release additional information about the recovered property.
Bond is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.