Redwood District Burglary (Photo) -10/01/20

Arrestee:

Stone, Robert A.   18 years of age

No permanent address listed (Last known address in Searcy, Arkansas)

Charges:

Burglary in the first degree

Burglary in the second degree

Felon in possession of a firearm (4 counts)

Possession of a controlled substance (2 counts)

Unlawful Possession of Body Armor

Felon in Possession of Body Armor

Unlawful entry into motor vehicle (8 counts)

Criminal Mischief in the second degree (2 counts)

Theft in the third degree (2 counts)

Details:

On 09/30/2020 at approximately 9:54pm, Officers from the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety responded to an audible burglary alarm at 1380 Pansy Lane (River City BMX track).  Officers arrived on scene within 2 minutes of the time of call. Officers determined forced entry had been made into the concession stand and items from within were taken.  As officers searched the general area for suspect(s), Robert Stone was located walking away from the location.  

When officers made contact with Stone, they were able to determine he was involved in the burglary at the concession stand.  During the investigation, it was noted Stone was wearing body armor while committing the burglary.  Stone was also determined to have been previously convicted of a felony crime.  As officers continued to investigate the incident, they were suspicious of Stone being involved in other crimes in the southwest area of town. 

Due to the recent high levels of burglary, theft and unlawful entry into motor vehicle cases in the Redwood District, DPS detectives responded to assist.  Through additional investigation, it was determined Stone was responsible for at least one other burglary of a residence where numerous firearms had been taken. In addition to the suspected crimes, Stone was also found to be in possession of a controlled substance. Stone was later transported and lodged at the Josephine County Jail for the listed charges, which include damage to property and theft while committing the crimes of burglary and unlawful entry into motor vehicles. 

Further investigation is still being conducted on this case to determine if Stone is associated with other cases in the Redwood District.  It is believed there may be additional charges to follow after more follow up is completed. The Grants Pass Department of Public Safety would also like to remind everyone to be aware of items left inside of vehicles.  Items of value and firearms should always be secured in a safe location and not in a vehicle. 

This case is still on-going, and GPDPS encourages anyone with additional information to contact Detective Shaw at 541-450-6260.