Trailer theft hurts

Gary Frazee helped his daughter Deri load up a $12,000 espresso machine, a canopy and other fixtures last Friday, October 11, in preparation for the Harvest Faire, where Bright Spot Espresso was to have a booth.

That night, Frazee left the 16-foot trailer parked near the espresso stand at the corner of Main Avenue and Pine Street.

Overnight, someone hitched up the trailer and drove away, making off with the entire set-up.

Frazee speculates that the thief may have simply been after the trailer itself.

Total value of the goods stolen, including the trailer, adds up to about $20,000, Frazee reported.

In addition to that, Bright Spot lost the business of two days of a busy Harvest Faire.

But perhaps worst of all, from Frazee's view, is that it's not safe to leave property unsecured, even in Sisters.