A Bend man arrested for multiple burglaries in the area of northwest Bend, according to Bend Police:
On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Bend Police responded to a report of a burglary that occurred in the 2100 block of NW Lakeside Place. When officers arrived, they learned that the homeowner had been living with family members and the home was not occupied. Visitors to the home discovered its gates had been locked with padlocks and cables, and someone appeared to have been living in the home.
When officers cleared the home, they found multiple documents belonging to 61-year-old Bend resident Donald Richard Cain.
Officers cleared the home and reviewed security videos, which showed the suspect, identified as Cain, leaving the home with a tote bag full of items.
At approximately 2 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, officers responded to a report of a trespass at the same home in the 2600 block of NW Rippling River Court. The owner of the home, watching security cameras, reported that the burglary suspect had returned to the house.
Officers responded to the residence and deployed a drone in the area. Using the drone, they were able to locate Cain hiding on a cliff face nearby.
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and K9 Ronin assisted in taking Cain into custody. At the time of his arrest, Cain was wearing a coat with a Mt. Bachelor pass in the pocket that didn’t belong to him, and which officers determined had been stolen from a home in the 3100 block of NW Golf View Drive.
In total, Cain was arrested on suspicion of multiple counts related to the illegal entry and burglary of three homes. He was jailed on the following offenses: Burglary I x3, Criminal Trespass I, Criminal Trespass II, Criminal Mischief I x2, Criminal Mischief II, Criminal Mischief III, Theft II x 2
Bend Police believe Cain may have committed additional burglaries in the northwest neighborhoods of Bend. If you believe your home has been burglarized, please report the incident to nonemergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.
