Workers interrupt early morning burglary

Two employees of Barclay Contractors interrupted an apparent burglary in progress at the company's shops west of Sisters in the early hours of Thursday, April 2.

According to Deschutes County Sheriff's Department reports, the workers arrived at about 5:30 a.m., surprising suspected burglars, who left the scene in what was described as a newer model white Volkswagen.

Only one suspect was seen as he entered the passenger side of the vehicle. Sheriff's reports described him as a white male in his 20s, about six feet tall and 170 pounds, with a shaved or balding head and wearing a full-length trench coat.

According to deputies, the building was entered, but nothing was taken, although several hand tools were found laying on the shop floor near where the suspected burglars entered the building through an unlocked side door.

An investigation continues.