Medford, Ore. — Medford police officers have arrested Matthew Collier, 29, in connection with numerous burglaries. Authorities say they all took place early Friday morning.
Officers responded to the Minute Market on East Main street around 2 a.m., for a business alarm. Once at the scene, they didn’t find any evidence of a crime, but noticed damage to two businesses across the street.
Police began investigating at the Dutch Bros. coffee stand and Nu Way Cleaners, when they saw a man running while carrying items. After a short pursuit, police were able to stop Collier. Officers determined the items he was carrying had been stolen from the businesses that were broken into.
In all, police say Collier broke into Opal Tree Skin Care, Nest Salon, Dutch Bros. Coffee, and Nu Way Cleaners by breaking glass in the businesses’ doors.
Collier was arrested and lodged in the Jackson County Jail. He’s facing four counts of Burglary in the 2nd Degree, four counts of Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, and Theft in the 1st Degree.
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