Oregon State Police Seek Public’s Help in $50,000 Theft at Salem School
Suspect stole side-by-side vehicle and equipment from Oregon School for the Deaf in Marion County
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a large theft at the Oregon School for the Deaf, where property valued at approximately $50,000 was stolen early Thursday morning.
According to OSP, the theft occurred around 2:30 a.m. on December 18, when a male suspect entered the school’s property in Salem. Investigators say the suspect climbed through a building window, gathered multiple items, loaded them onto a side-by-side utility vehicle, and drove off the property with the stolen equipment.
The suspect is described as a white adult male in his mid-30s, standing between 5 feet 7 inches and 6 feet tall, and weighing approximately 180 to 225 pounds. He is reported to have red facial hair and was last seen wearing an orange sweatshirt, green sweatpants with “UO Oregon” printed on the left leg, and a brown hat.
The incident is being investigated by the Salem Patrol Office, and authorities are urging anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information related to the theft to come forward. Tips can be reported to OSP’s Northern Command Dispatch Center at 800-442-0776 or by dialing *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Callers are asked to reference case number SP25-504177.
The incident occurred in Marion County, and investigators say images of the suspect and vehicle involved have been released to assist with identification.
