Caught on camera: Deschutes County deputies hunt for suspect in string of La Pine vehicle break-ins, thefts
Barney Lerten
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office released neighborhood security camera images Thursday as it investigates a series of vehicle entries and thefts that occurred overnight in the Reserve in the Pines subdivision in La Pine.
Between 9 p.m. Wednesday and 1 a.m. Thursday, an unknown male suspect entered numerous unlocked vehicles throughout the neighborhood, DCSO Public Information Officer Jason Carr said.
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office released several security photos of a vehicle break-in and theft suspect
Deputies have identified about 30 attempted entries and at least five confirmed theft victims. No damage to vehicles has been reported. Carr said the stolen items vary, and the investigation is ongoing as more 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,” Carr said in a news release.
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office released several security photos of vehicle break-in, theft suspect
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office released several security photos of La Pine vehicle break-in, theft suspect
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 could help deputies is being urged to call the sheriff’s office non-emergency line at (541) 693-6911.
Carr added: “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.”