A Bowling Green man has been arrested for the burglary and fire at Wendy’s on U.S 31 W Bypass last month.
On February 21, the Bowling Green Fire Department and Bowling Green Police responded to a fire at the fast food chain.
According to the arrest citation, 40 year-old Michael Sheehan entered the store with the intent of committing a theft. He found and opened a safe, taking $2,000 in cash.
After leaving the scene, he returned almost an hour later to remove the DVR box that had surveillance footage. Sheehan then set fire to the store and fled on foot.
The fire caused over $1,000,000 in damages.
While fleeing, he disposed of the DVR box, that had incriminating footage against him.
According to Sheehan’s girlfriend, he threatened to kill her if she disclosed any information to the police.
He was charged with third-degree burglary, second-degree arson, tampering with physical evidence, theft by unlawful taking or disposition of over $1,000 but under $10,000, first-degree criminal mischief, and intimidating a participant in the legal process.
He is being held in the Warren County Regional Jail without bond.
Source: WBKO
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