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News Release

Robbery - Shop Smart, Cave Junction - 11/02/26

CASE: 26-29994

 

DETAILS:


On November 1, 2026, at approximately 6:02pm, Josephine County Sheriff's Office Deputies were dispatched to a reported robbery at Shop Smart in Cave Junction. Dispatch advised that the suspect, described as a male riding a bicycle, had reportedly used a hatchet during the robbery.


The investigation determined that the suspect, identified as Wayne Patrick Baker (37), threatened the victim multiple times with the hatchet before fleeing the business with more than $1,000 worth of merchandise.


While responding to the incident , Deputies located Baker riding a bicycle on Highway 199 near Laurel Road near the Lil' Pantry/Sinclair gas station. Deputies attempted to stop Baker, but he refused to comply with commands and continued fleeing on his bicycle.


During the attempt to take Baker into custody, deputies used a patrol vehicle to block his path alongside a highway guardrail. Baker attempted to maneuver around the vehicle and intentionally struck the front bumper, causing damage to the patrol vehicle.


Baker was ultimately taken into custody without further incident.


The following charges have been referred to the Josephine County District Attorney’s Office for review:

  • Robbery I
  • Unlawful Use of a Weapon
  • Theft I
  • Menacing
  • Criminal Mischief I
  • Resisting Arrest

At the time of this press release, no further details are being released.

Robbery - Shop Smart, Cave Junction - 11/02/26

CASE: 26-29994

 

DETAILS:


On November 1, 2026, at approximately 6:02pm, Josephine County Sheriff's Office Deputies were dispatched to a reported robbery at Shop Smart in Cave Junction. Dispatch advised that the suspect, described as a male riding a bicycle, had reportedly used a hatchet during the robbery.


The investigation determined that the suspect, identified as Wayne Patrick Baker (37), threatened the victim multiple times with the hatchet before fleeing the business with more than $1,000 worth of merchandise.


While responding to the incident , Deputies located Baker riding a bicycle on Highway 199 near Laurel Road near the Lil' Pantry/Sinclair gas station. Deputies attempted to stop Baker, but he refused to comply with commands and continued fleeing on his bicycle.


During the attempt to take Baker into custody, deputies used a patrol vehicle to block his path alongside a highway guardrail. Baker attempted to maneuver around the vehicle and intentionally struck the front bumper, causing damage to the patrol vehicle.


Baker was ultimately taken into custody without further incident.


The following charges have been referred to the Josephine County District Attorney’s Office for review:

  • Robbery I
  • Unlawful Use of a Weapon
  • Theft I
  • Menacing
  • Criminal Mischief I
  • Resisting Arrest

At the time of this press release, no further details are being released.