Alert Resident Calls In Suspicious Person, Leads To Burglary Arrest (Photo)
- 08/11/16
On Thursday August 11, 2016 at about 1223 hours, West Linn resident Theresa Norris noticed something suspicious. She saw two men driving down the street in the Parker Crest neighborhood in a black VW Jetta. As she watched them, the passenger would run up to the front doors of homes and then run back to the car. After seeing this activity numerous times she called the police.
Responding officer checked the area and eventually found the vehicle in the Sunset neighborhood abandoned. During the course of checking the area one officer found two men matching the description running through yards onto Sunset Avenue where he was able to stop and detain them. Clifton Arthur Chambers, 32, and John Vanderbeck, 44, both from Portland were arrested on weapons and drug charges.
A warrant was obtained for the vehicle which led to the discovery of items stolen in an unreported burglary on Sunset Avenue earlier in the day. Investigators notified the home owners after finding the rear sliding glass door of their home smashed out.
John Vanderbeck was lodged at the Clackamas County Jail for felon in possession of a restricted weapon and Burglary in the First Degree. Clifton Chambers was transported to the hospital after ingesting a large quantity of heroin as he was being contacted by police. He will face charges of probation violation, possession of heroin, and Burglary in the First Degree once he is released from the hospital.
"The discovery of these bad guys would not have been possible were it not for Mrs. Norris trusting her suspicion and calling the police", said West Linn Police Lieutenant Stradley. "This case represented a tremendous amount of teamwork from all levels from citizens to patrol officers to detectives", added Sgt. Francis.
Daytime burglaries occur often. Residents are reminded to keep an out for suspicious activity and report it immediately. "Suspicious activity can cover a broad array of behaviors. The bottom line is that if you think it does not look right, call us. This case shows exactly what can result if you trust your gut", said Lieutenant Stradely.
Alert Resident Calls In Suspicious Person, Leads To Burglary Arrest (Photo)
- 08/11/16
On Thursday August 11, 2016 at about 1223 hours, West Linn resident Theresa Norris noticed something suspicious. She saw two men driving down the street in the Parker Crest neighborhood in a black VW Jetta. As she watched them, the passenger would run up to the front doors of homes and then run back to the car. After seeing this activity numerous times she called the police.
Responding officer checked the area and eventually found the vehicle in the Sunset neighborhood abandoned. During the course of checking the area one officer found two men matching the description running through yards onto Sunset Avenue where he was able to stop and detain them. Clifton Arthur Chambers, 32, and John Vanderbeck, 44, both from Portland were arrested on weapons and drug charges.
A warrant was obtained for the vehicle which led to the discovery of items stolen in an unreported burglary on Sunset Avenue earlier in the day. Investigators notified the home owners after finding the rear sliding glass door of their home smashed out.
John Vanderbeck was lodged at the Clackamas County Jail for felon in possession of a restricted weapon and Burglary in the First Degree. Clifton Chambers was transported to the hospital after ingesting a large quantity of heroin as he was being contacted by police. He will face charges of probation violation, possession of heroin, and Burglary in the First Degree once he is released from the hospital.
"The discovery of these bad guys would not have been possible were it not for Mrs. Norris trusting her suspicion and calling the police", said West Linn Police Lieutenant Stradley. "This case represented a tremendous amount of teamwork from all levels from citizens to patrol officers to detectives", added Sgt. Francis.
Daytime burglaries occur often. Residents are reminded to keep an out for suspicious activity and report it immediately. "Suspicious activity can cover a broad array of behaviors. The bottom line is that if you think it does not look right, call us. This case shows exactly what can result if you trust your gut", said Lieutenant Stradely.