Thefts reported at Metolius summer homes

Leslie Brown | Last updated Jan 16, 1996 12:0pm0

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Break- ins and thefts occurred at three Camp Sherman recreation cabins sometime between Thanksgiving and December 29, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department has disclosed.

The three residences are located at the end of Summer Home Tract "O," located one mile north of Camp Sherman on the banks of the Metolius River. Owners of the cabins are Tom and Janet Harper of Junction City, John and Katharine Burr of Salem, and Harry and Genevieve Watson of Bend.

The Burrs discovered the burglary of their home December 29. Stolen from the house were a mountain bicycle, fishing creel, propane tank, air compressor and portable television set, which the sheriff's department said were valued at $2,630.

After that discovery, the Burrs and Resident Deputy Lance McKenzie checked other homes in the tract and found the Watson and Harper residences had been entered.

Thieves took about $3,000 worth of contents from the Watson residence, including eight mounted deer antlers; mounted antelope antlers; the skins of a bear, coyote and bobcat; chain saw; kerosene stove; deep cycle battery; and six down pillows.

A sheriff's office report indicated other losses may be noted later.

Officials have been unable to contact the Harpers to date, a sheriff's spokeswoman said.

In all three cases, the burglars gained entry by breaking glass in exterior doors. The incidents did not involve vandalism. Investigation is continuing, but there are no suspects at this time.

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