News Release from: Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office
BURGLAR ARRESTED IN WILSONVILLE AFTER ENTERING THROUGH A SLEEPING CHILD'S WINDOW.
Posted: May 12th, 2013 11:49 AM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2013-05/624/64217/003.JPG (Where suspect gained entry)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2013-05/624/64217/005.JPG (Pushed out of the way air conditioning unit)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2013-05/624/64217/williams_jesse.jpg (Williams, Jesse James)
Early Sunday Morning at 5:50 a.m. the Wilsonville Police Dept in conjunction Clackamas County Sheriff's Office responded to a burglary in progress in the Oak leaf Manufactured Home Park at 10660 SW. Wilsonville Rd. Wilsonville, Oregon. Police were told a man had entered their house through their children's bedroom window where their 11 year old daughter was asleep. The suspect who was later identified as 31 year old Mr. Jesse (EDIT correct spelling is Jessie) James Williams who had removed an air conditioning unit mounted in their children's room to gain access. Mr. Williams was confronted by the daughter who quickly ran to her parents room to let them know a man was in her room. The father, Mr. Christopher Rothaug confronted Mr. Williams inside their residence and told him he needed to leave.
Wilsonville Police Officers in conjunction with the Clackamas County Sheriff' Office quickly responded to the area and located a Mr. Williams walking on SW. Wilsonville Rd near SW. Brown Rd. which is less than one quarter mile away from the scene. Mr. Williams was detained at the scene and subsequently arrested from breaking into the home.
Mr. Williams was lodged into the Clackamas County Jail on charges of Burglary in the first degree with a $50,000 bail. There is no relation the the victim or suspect.
The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office would like to extend to the citizens that with the recent warm temperatures, and people placing air conditioning units in their windows, take the time to make sure units and windows are secure to help prevent criminals from using these areas as access points to enter your house. Criminals often look for easy ways to get into your house and improperly and unsecured window mounted air conditioning unit not only makes for an easy target, but also an easy access point.
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