The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Launches Investigation Into Overnight Vehicle Thefts In La Pine Neighborhood (Photo)
- 03/26/26
La Pine, Ore. -- The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of vehicle entries and thefts that occurred overnight in the Reserve in the Pines subdivision in La Pine. Between 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, and 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, an unknown male suspect entered numerous unlocked vehicles throughout the neighborhood.
Deputies have identified approximately 30 attempted entries and at least five confirmed theft victims. No damage to vehicles has been reported. Stolen items vary, and the investigation is ongoing as additional calls continue to come in.
Based on neighborhood cameras, the suspect appears to be wearing a light-colored or patterned jacket, a light-colored hoodie with the hood up, blue jeans, and a bright green face covering or mask.
Residents in the area are asked to check their home surveillance systems, like Ring Doorbell, and report any suspicious activity, video footage, or information from the time frame listed above. Anyone with information that may assist deputies is encouraged to contact the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at (541) 693-6911.
The Sheriff’s Office would also like to remind community members to remove valuables from vehicles and ensure vehicles are locked, even when parked at home.
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Launches Investigation Into Overnight Vehicle Thefts In La Pine Neighborhood (Photo)
- 03/26/26
La Pine, Ore. -- The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of vehicle entries and thefts that occurred overnight in the Reserve in the Pines subdivision in La Pine. Between 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, and 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, an unknown male suspect entered numerous unlocked vehicles throughout the neighborhood.
Deputies have identified approximately 30 attempted entries and at least five confirmed theft victims. No damage to vehicles has been reported. Stolen items vary, and the investigation is ongoing as additional calls continue to come in.
Based on neighborhood cameras, the suspect appears to be wearing a light-colored or patterned jacket, a light-colored hoodie with the hood up, blue jeans, and a bright green face covering or mask.
Residents in the area are asked to check their home surveillance systems, like Ring Doorbell, and report any suspicious activity, video footage, or information from the time frame listed above. Anyone with information that may assist deputies is encouraged to contact the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at (541) 693-6911.
The Sheriff’s Office would also like to remind community members to remove valuables from vehicles and ensure vehicles are locked, even when parked at home.
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