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Released By: Sergeant Jason Wall
Release Date: October 15, 2024
Location: 17000 block Indio Road, Bend, Oregon
Suspect: white male, wearing glasses, camouflage hooded sweatshirt, a black face covering, black baseball cap, black pants, and red/black gloves
Narrative:
On October 14th, 2024, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of a burglary in the 17000 block of Indio Road. The homeowner contacted Deschutes County 911 and advised the call taker he was viewing a male who was attempting to burglarize his home from a remote camera inside the residence.
The male suspect was able to disable the interior cameras while he was inside the residence. However, the homeowner was able to capture a still image and video of the suspect.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance with identifying this suspect. This investigation is on-going and active. Please report any information to the Deschutes County 911 non-emergency number 541-693-6911
The Deschutes County 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. Secure windows and doors, and if possible, install or continue to utilize exterior cameras that are mounted high enough to avoid easy vandalism.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 259 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 193 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.