05/11/09 Redmond
by Ariel Wesler
32-year old Jason E. Mayer is now behind bars at the Deschutes County Jail. Mayer is accused of stealing rougly $24,000 in cash and some tools from at least five businesses in the Redmond area. Neighbors say he lived in a corner house on Southwest 12th Street in Redmond but neighbors there disagree on his character.
"There was always strange things going on over there. Lots of people coming and going. The police would come by every now and then. I saw him get hauled off once in his boxer shorts," said Mark Hentze, a neighbor.
"He was always nice to me and if I needed some help, but I didn't figure on him breaking into places," another neighbor said.
The burglaries were destructive--causing around $8,000 in damage. Mayer allegedly yanked out an ATM from the Abby's Legendary Pizza in Redmond and cut through the roof of the Redmond VFW. He's also connected with burglaries at Cement Products Manufacturing, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Hooker Creek Rental.
"He's basically a pretty good guy," Linda said.
But some evidence shows otherwise. In March, detectives got a warrant to search Mayer's house. Inside, they found methamphetamine, various tools, incluindg a crow bar, saws, seldge hammer, and a large amount of $20 bills.
"At two or three in the morning, he'd be banging out there, doing who knows what," Hentze said.
Redmond detectives say the case is still under investigation, bu they have recovered a portion of the stolen cash and property. Mayer is charged with one count of burglary, four counts of theft, and one count of criminal mischief.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Redmond Police Department.
UPDATE:
A 32 year old Redmond man is arrested in connection with several burglaries at Redmond businesses.
On March 12, 2009 Detectives with the Redmond Police Department executed a search warrant at the residence of 32 year old Jason E. Mayer. During the search of Mayer's residence, evidence was recovered that led detectives to arrest Mayer for burglary and theft charges.
As a result of an ongoing investigation, Mayer has now been linked to several burglaries in the Redmond area including Kentucky Fried Chicken (K.F.C.) on 12-05-08, Cement Products Manufacturing Co. on 11-25-08, Hooker Creek Rental on 02-20-09, The Redmond V.F.W. on 02-22-09, and Abby's Pizza on 03-11-09. Redmond Police Detectives believe Mayer stole cash from the businesses as well as tools and other items of value.
Approximately $24,000.00 in cash and property was taken from the businesses and approximately $8,000.00 in damage was done to the businesses as a result of the burglaries. The Redmond Police Department has recovered a portion of the cash and property.
Mayer is facing charges of burglary I, two counts of theft I, two counts of theft II and criminal mischief I.
This case is still under investigation at this time. If anyone has any information about this case or Jason Mayer, they are asked to contact the Redmond Police Department at (541) 504-3400.
03/11/09 Redmond
Thieves made off with the ATM from inside Abbys Pizza in Redmond. According to the owner they broke a window of the restaurant early Wednesday morning, wrapped a cable around the ATM, likely connected it to a vehicle and yanked it out. It's believed to have happened before 6 am Wednesday.
The ATM is insured but the money inside is gone. It is not known how much money was in the machine. Damage is estimated at $10,000 to $15,000.
"It's really frustrating. You try and build your business up make a nice place for people to come and they come wreck the front of your building and your walls and everything else," says General Manager Calvin Olheiser.
Redmond police are investigating the crime. KOHD's partner Crimestoppers is offering a reward up to $1,000 for information. You can remain anonymous. Call 1-800-3-Detect or 1-800-333-8328.
