Case Number: 2021-00019560
Date and Time: Monday, April 12, 2021 at 4:53 a.m.
Location: 100 block of NW Wall Street
Arrested: Beau Dustin McDowell, 41 year old male, Bend
Victim: Male 53 years old, Bend
Victim Vehicle: 2019 Ford F250 Supercab
Bend Police and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home invasion robbery call in the 100 block of NW Wall Street. The victim stated a male, determined to be Beau Dustin McDowell, entered his residence without permission. The victim did not know Beau McDowell. While Beau McDowell was inside the victim’s residence, he stole property that belonged to the victim, including a truck key.
The victim heard his truck start up and he went outside to physically pull Beau McDowell from his truck, but Beau McDowell was fighting him. Beau McDowell was able to flee in the stolen truck and he crashed into a nearby fence, causing over $1,000 worth of damage. There were no injuries reported during the struggle or crash into the fence.
Beau McDowell left the area on foot, but he was located at 5:24 a.m. by officers and deputies one block away from the crash site. He had the victim’s property in his possession when officers contacted him. He was taken into custody and lodged at the Deschutes County Adult Jail.
Bend Police appreciate the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Offices’ assistance in helping us resolve this case quickly.
Beau McDowell was charged with:
Robbery I
Burglary I
Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle
Two counts of Criminal Mischief I
Hit and Run
Theft III
Submitted by: Lt. Juli McConkey