South Deschutes County daylight burglar caught on home’s security camera; sheriff’s deputies seek tips to ID, find him
(Update: Adding brief video of suspect shutting off security camera)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A daylight burglar who entered a home in southern Deschutes County was caught on camera Monday morning, and sheriff’s deputies released a still and video Tuesday while asking for the public’s help in identifying him.
The sheriff’s office was dispatched to the report of a burglary at a home in the 17000 block of Indio Road, in the Deschutes River Recreation Homesites area south of Sunriver, Sergeant Jason Wall said.
The homeowner had called 911 dispatchers around 8:40 a.m. Monday to report he was watching a male attempting to burglarize his home, from a remote camera inside the home, Wall said.
The burglary suspect was able to disable the interior cameras after entering the home, but the homeowner was able to capture a still image and video of him, the sergeant said, releasing a brief video clip of the suspect reaching to turn off the camera.
Deputies investigating the crime are asking the public for help in identifying the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact the 911 non-emergency number at 541-693-6911.
Wall said the sheriff’s office “is also reminding the public to remain vigilant in their neighborhoods. Report suspicious vehicles, persons and activity to the Deschutes County 911 call center."
"Utilize lighting at night to illuminate the exterior of your residence and property," he advised. "Secure windows and doors, and if possible, install or continue to utilize exterior cameras that are mounted high enough to avoid easy vandalism."
