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One suspect shown on surveillance tape caught; other on the loose

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Erick Doke, courtesy MDOC. Image taken January 2015.

OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — One of the two suspects connected to a home invasion in Tallmadge Township last Sunday was arrested.

Captain Mark Bennett with the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department told FOX 17 News that Erick Doke, 33, was positively identified as one of the suspects thought to be involved with the home invasion. He was arrested in Grand Rapids Thursday evening.

Deputies believe the second suspect is Matthieu Bodary. He is thought to visit the Grand Rapids and Big Rapids areas frequently. There are several warrants out for his arrest on unrelated charges.

Surveillance photo from home invasion in Tallmadge Twp.

The pair of suspects allegedly broke into a home in the 13000 block of 44th Avenue Sunday afternoon and stole several items.

Anyone with information about Bodary’s whereabouts is encouraged to call Silent Observer at 1-877-88-SILENT.