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Ronald R Caldcleugh, 68, was charged with two counts of Burglary I, Theft III, and Criminal Mischief III after he was caught on the victim’s surveillance camera targeting her house. On June 2, 2018, Mr. Caldcleugh learned his neighbor was out of town on vacation. Later that evening, the homeowner’s surveillance cameras captured Mr. Caldcleugh entering and leaving the residence without her permission. When the homeowner returned from vacation, the homeowner was alerted that Mr. Caldcleugh had entered her home and notified police. Oregon City Police initially arrested Mr. Caldcleugh on one count of Criminal Trespass I. As the investigation continued, the victim located underwear missing from her bedroom, and Mr. Caldcleugh was charged with Burglary I.
On April 25, 2019, Mr. Caldcleugh was found guilty in a Clackamas County Circuit court on one count of Burglary I and one count of Theft III. On May 6, 2019, Mr. Caldcleugh was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 36 months’ probation.
Home surveillance cameras can help protect you and your property. In this case, the homeowner’s surveillance cameras were able to alert the homeowner and positively identify the suspect.
Refer OCPD case # 18-016689