Santa Clara, Ore. – Lane County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery at a residence that occurred in the River Road area this afternoon.
At approximately 1:00pm, 5/10/2023, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a resident in the 800 blk of Willow Ave. stating that they had been struck on the head with a gun by a man claiming to be from the electric company. After assaulting the female victim, the suspect fled with jewelry and an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect also took the victim’s cell phone before departing.
The suspect is described as a white male adult approximately 40-45 years of age. He is believed to stand approximately 6’00” tall and have brown hair and a scruffy beard. Additionally the victim described the suspect as having a large nose that bends slightly downward. The suspect was last seen wearing a lime green hard hat, lime green vest, a face mask, and blue jeans. He was also carrying a clipboard.
The weapon is described as a gray and black handgun, possibly a revolver.
Deputies are asking that residents report any suspicious activity to authorities. Anyone that has information regarding this case is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150opt. 1.
News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff’s Office
Posted on FlashAlert: May 10th, 2023 6:13 PM
