Sisters burglary suspect nabbed

Police arrested Andrew Sherrell, 22, of Sisters, for burglary on June 9, after he allegedly broke into Seasons Café & Wine Shop.

According to Deschutes County Sheriff's Office reports, deputies responded to Seasons Café & Wine Shop at approximately 7 a.m. for a reported burglary in progress. Black Butte Ranch Police also responded to the area to assist sheriff's deputies.

While responding, deputies learned that the suspect, later identified as Andrew Sherrell, had entered Seasons. A witness in the area was able to provide sheriff's deputies with a description for Sherrell and information placing Sherrell in the area at approximately 6:15 a.m.

The same witness reportedly also heard "kicking sounds" just prior to seeing Sherrell walking away from the area. Sheriff's deputies determined that Sherrell had kicked in the door of the deli. The business reported an undisclosed amount of cash taken. No other items were reported to be missing or damaged.

Approximately one hour after the original report, sheriff's deputies located Sherrell walking in the area of North Tamarack Street and East Cascade Avenue. Sherrell matched the witness's description of the person walking away from Seasons prior to the burglary being reported.

A sergeant attempted to contact Sherrell and Sherrell immediately fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit, Sherrell was taken into custody without incident, the sheriff's office reported.

Through further investigations, deputies confirmed that Sherrell was the individual responsible for the Seasons Café & Wine Shop burglary. Sherrell was also found in possession of heroin at the time of his contact.

According to the sheriff's office, deputies learned that Sherrell's motivation for committing this crime was to obtain money to purchase heroin.

Sherrell was lodged at the Deschutes County Jail. Deputies were to return money found in Sherrell's possession to Seasons. Investigations are continuing into the possibility of other crimes associated with Sherrell.