Naked man breaks into Bend business, faces multiple charges

(Update: Adding information and quotes from the business owner, Findley's extensive criminal record).

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 43-year-old man was arrested Saturday night after police say he broke into a Bend business and smeared feces inside the building, in what the owner describes as a deeply unsettling encounter that has prompted new safety concerns.

Break-in reported, suspect found inside

Police identified the suspect as Jajay Allen Findley. Officers responded around 9:27 p.m. after a caller reported a naked man had forced his way into the building.

When officers arrived, they found Findley inside; although the initial report described him as naked, police said he was clothed when taken into custody. Officers cleared the facility to ensure no one else was inside.

Investigators later discovered feces smeared in two separate areas of the business, leading to an additional third-degree criminal mischief charge for the damage.

Business owner recounts alarming encounter

The incident happened at Denture In, in the heart of Bend, after an employee had locked up for the night.

Owner Tad Burzynski said he returned to the office around 9:30 p.m. and immediately sensed something was wrong.

Tad Burzynski, owner of Denture In, said he returned to the office around 9:30 p.m. and immediately sensed something was wrong. Inside, Burzynski said he found the suspect naked after he had defecated and smeared feces throughout the office. He described the moment to KTVZ News.

“Is this somebody I know? This is not somebody I know, and nobody’s supposed to be here,” Burzynski said, recalling the confrontation.

Burzynski called police and kept track of the suspect until officers arrived and made the arrest.

Charges include burglary, drug possession

Findley was transported to the Deschutes County Jail and now faces five charges: second-degree burglary, third-degree theft, third-degree criminal mischief, third-degree escape, and possession of a controlled substance. Police said the controlled substance was methamphetamine.

Extensive criminal history, including sex crime convictions

Findley’s criminal history spans more than two decades and includes a mix of misdemeanor and felony offenses, including assault, harassment, theft, and repeated driving-related violations.

The most serious charges came in 2019 in Deschutes County, when he was charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine along with 20 counts of encouraging child sexual abuse in the first and second degrees, which are felony-level offenses involving explicit material tied to minors.

Those convictions required Findley to register as a sex offender in Oregon. However, records show he has repeatedly failed to comply. Since 2023, he has faced multiple charges in Deschutes and Marion counties for failing to report as a sex offender, including both misdemeanor and felony cases.

Court records show Findley was previously sentenced to 35 months in state prison and 36 months of post-prison supervision for those crimes.

Safety concerns grow for business owners

While the mess inside the office can be cleaned, the Burzynskis say the suspect’s background is what’s most concerning.

The business sits near Hawthorne Station, an area they say has seen increasing issues over time, with families, students, and staff frequently passing through.

Deedee Burzynski, office manager, said the business has experienced vandalism in the past, but never an interior break-in. She said the incident has made her reconsider safety measures, especially with family visiting the office.

“We haven’t had anybody physically break into the building… we’ve had a lot of vandalism on the exterior, but nothing ever on the interior. We do have our grandkids who come to visit here at the office. So that brings in that piece of safety that I really need to change, because I don't know who's around the building anymore,” Burzynski said.

Now, they say they are reevaluating safety protocols, especially after hours.

Findley remains in custody, facing multiple charges in connection with the break-in.