Man allegedly breaks into Keizer home, caught shaving head in bathroom

0929-keizer-burglarKeizer, Ore. — Police in Keizer arrested a burglary suspect who was caught shaving his head in the homeowner’s bathroom. It happened early in the evening Tuesday.

Portland NBC affiliate KGW reports the man broke through a fenced backyard and into the home through a rear sliding glass door.  After being spotted by the homeowners, the suspect ran.

Police say 39-year old Eric Avila was soon caught, thanks in part to the detailed description and his partially shaved head.

He’s charged with first and 3rd degree criminal mischief.

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