Man falls through Kansas Taco John’s ceiling as police search for burglar

SALINA, Kan. – A Salina man has been arrested after falling through a restaurant ceiling as police responded to a burglary.

The Salina Journal reports that the arrest happened early Monday at a Taco John’s. Capt. Chris Trocheck says the suspect told police as he was being arrested that a second person was still inside the restaurant.

Trocheck says the police department’s SWAT officers were called in to clear the building and found no one else inside.

Police were summoned back after the manager heard a banging sound inside and reported that someone might be trying to break into the safe. A police dog couldn’t locate anyone. The suspect fell through the ceiling when officers entered the restaurant.

The suspect complained of injuries from the fall and was treated at a hospital.

This story was originally published March 22, 2016 at 11:26 AM with the headline "Man falls through Kansas Taco John’s ceiling as police search for burglar."