Bend Police News Release:

 

 

Victim Information:

 

Tara Kealoha Bell
39 years of age
Bend Resident

 

Suspect Information:

 

White male adult, 20-30 years of age, approximately 6’00” tall.

Possible tattoo on the front of his neck.

 

Narrative:

On the night of 06/19/14 an unknown suspect unlawfully entered into Tara Bell’s vehicle in Northeast Bend, and stole numerous items.  The items stolen included her credit card and other personal identification.

Since this theft the unknown suspect has fraudulently used Bell’s credit card at multiple different locations in Bend.  A photograph of the suspect using the stolen credit card was obtained from one of the locations.  This picture has been attached to this media release.

The Bend Police Department is asking for help from the community in identifying this suspect.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Wes Murphy through dispatch at 541-693-6911.  Crime Stoppers is offering a reward to anyone with information leading to an arrest.

Additionally, the Bend Police Department would like to remind citizens not to leave valuables in vehicles and secure vehicles to avoid victimization.  Unfortunately, numerous cars are broken to each year in Bend.  This year the Bend Police Department has already investigated over 200 thefts from vehicles. 

 

Crimes:

Identity Theft, Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle, Theft