REDMOND, OR -- Redmond Police are investigating a string of break-ins at small businesses, occurring between October 15 and 20.  "In most cases, your suspect is showing up at the location on foot," Lt. Jesse Petersen tells KBND News, "They’re breaking into the business after hours and they’re stealing, or attempting to steal, cash from the business. That can be safes; that can be cash boxes."

RPD hopes the public can help identify and locating those responsible for these crimes. Petersen asks, "Were you in the area and saw something suspicious? Do you have video surveillance in that area that you can look at that video surveillance and see if there’s somebody who may be associated with one of these burglaries?" Because the crimes were committed after closing, most instances would've been in the dark, "So you’re going to see something suspicious, such as someone’s got a flashlight or somebody’s wearing all dark clothing and covering themselves." If you witnessed or have information about these burglaries, please contact RPD through non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.  

Petersen adds, "Burglaries have a tremendous impact on our small local businesses, because it’s financially difficult for these businesses to maintain operations when they’re victims of crimes."

Top photo courtesy RPD: a cash box taken from the Redmond Bazaar, since recovered.

Story updated 10/24/22 to include quotes from Redmond Police.